The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly traded up in the first round for the second-straight draft. According to ESPN and Seattle Seahawks’ reporter Brady Henderson, the Steelers were one of several teams the Seahawks held discussions with about potentially trading down in the first round.
“The Seahawks were discussing trade-back scenarios with the Pittsburgh Steelers (who picked 20th), Philadelphia Eagles (22nd), Minnesota Vikings (23rd), Green Bay Packers (25th) and Atlanta Falcons (43rd), according to sources.”
Ultimately, Seattle didn’t agree to any deal and held firm at their selection, taking Texas DT Byron Murphy II with the 16th overall selection.