Steelers invest heavily in wide receiver room for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the fourth most expensive wide receiver room in the NFL, totaling $51.9 million. The investment includes veteran Michael Pittman Jr. and Alabama rookie Germie Bernard, as head coach Mike McCarthy aims to bolster the offensive lineup. The Steelers' significant spending comes after a difficult previous season for wide receiver DK Metcalf, who lacked support amid coaching changes. With Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the team's ability to leverage this new talent effectively will be closely assessed going into the season.
- •Steelers' wide receiver room totals $51.9 million this season.
- •Acquisitions include Michael Pittman Jr. and Germie Bernard.
- •Head coach Mike McCarthy is leading changes after last season's struggles.
- •The team needs to maximize talent around quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Expectations high for Steelers high-priced wide receiver room
"The Steelers have the third most expensive wide receiver room in the NFL and they need to produce like it.
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