Steelers eye potential safety trades as NFL deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

As the NFL trade deadline nears on November 10, the Pittsburgh Steelers are considering options to bolster their safety position. They have not found a reliable replacement since Minkah Fitzpatrick's departure. Among potential targets are Jessie Bates III of the Atlanta Falcons, Isaiah Pola-Mao of the Las Vegas Raiders, and All-Pro Budda Baker of the Arizona Cardinals. Each player presents different costs and fits for Pittsburgh's defensive needs, particularly Baker's extensive experience as a two-time First-Team All-Pro. The Steelers could make moves in the coming weeks as they look to improve their roster ahead of the postseason push.
- •NFL trade deadline is November 10.
- •Steelers are looking to address their safety issues.
- •Jessie Bates III, Isaiah Pola-Mao, and Budda Baker are potential trade targets.
- •Baker is viewed as a top option due to his experience and skill set.
- •Pola-Mao might be a cost-effective choice for the Steelers.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — 3 safety trades the Steelers could make at NFL deadline
"The Pittsburgh Steelers should trade for any of these safeties, including an All-Pro defender from the Arizona Cardinals.
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