By far, the most talked about need on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster entering the season was the WR2. George Pickens was obviously going to be the top target, but who would step up and provide something on the other side?
Van Jefferson was supposed to be the option to begin the year. After 11 games, he has just 16 receptions on 26 targets for 178 yards and a touchdown. That is barely enough production to be a solid WR3 for most teams.
TE Pat Freiermuth was also thought to be the de facto WR2 as the other go-to option within the Steelers’ passing attack.