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Van Jefferson Sees Spirited Battle For WR2: ‘We Know What We’re Fighting For’

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The Steelers aren’t usually an organization that changes a ton of things during an offseason, but this year has certainly been different. Not only has the quarterback room gotten a total overhaul, but the receiver room has changed almost as much. Diontae Johnson was traded to the Panthers, Allen Robinson II got cut, and Miles Boykin took his talents to the New York Giants, leaving George Pickens and Calvin Austin III as the only returning receivers. Austin has only played one full season, so Pickens is the only real known commodity left. Therefore, the team signed multiple veteran receivers, and while there still isn’t a clear No.