Losing two key contributors in the slot in receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Ray-Ray McCloud looks like a tall task to replace that production for the Pittsburgh Steelers, at least right away in 2022.
With Smith-Schuster off to Kansas City and McCloud in San Francisco, the Steelers have to search for new, reliable weapons in the slot, much like Smith-Schuster and McCloud were. That was a key focal point in the offseason as the Steelers signed special teams standout Gunner Olszewski and added receivers George Pickens and Calvin Austin III via the 2022 NFL Draft.
Along with the trio of names above, the Steelers are also experimenting with third-year receiver Chase Claypool in the slot, as well as veteran practice squad member Anthony Miller.