The Steelers made a trade for a veteran cornerback tonight, sending a conditional fifth-round pick in next year’s draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for Brandon Boykin.
Boykin, who is entering his fourth NFL season, has played in 48 games and has recorded seven interceptions. He is a former fourth-round pick out of the University of Georgia.
The trade could signal that second-round draft choice Senquez Golson has a serious shoulder injury. Golson opened training camp on the physically unable to perform list with a shoulder ailment. The Steelers also drafted Dorna Grant in the fourth round, but he might not be ready to assume a major role in the defense.