Steelers seeking veteran wide receivers ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers are actively looking for a veteran wide receiver as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches. The team's need has intensified due to injuries, with three wide receivers currently sidelined, including Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve. Jauan Jennings of the Minnesota Vikings is expected to draw interest and could be a target for the Steelers. Other potential options include former Steelers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who are free agents. The Steelers' efforts to bolster their receiving corps are crucial as they navigate these injury challenges.
- •Steelers down three wide receivers due to injuries.
- •Trade deadline is set for Nov. 10.
- •Jauan Jennings expected to draw interest from Steelers.
- •JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are free agents.
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"The Pittsburgh Steelers have been calling around for a veteran wide receiver ahead of the trade deadline, which is on […]
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