When the New England Patriots released wide receiver K.J. Osborn, the Pittsburgh Steelers seemed like a potential fit. Coming off the heels of George Pickens' hamstring injury, Osborn was a big-bodied wide receiver who could play outside and potentially a void.
However, the Washington Commanders put in a claim for Osborn and he will head to Washington instead. Pittsburgh is after Washington on the waiver wire, so it is unknown if they put in a waiver claim for Osborn.
Osborn played in just seven games, posting seven receptions for 57 yards over those games, and after being inactive for the latter half of the season, the Patriots moved on so Osborn could latch on with a contender, which he did in Washington.
The Commanders lost wide receiver Noah Brown to knee and rib injuries, and he should be out longer-term. That could even be for the rest of the season, so Osborn can help replace what Brown brought to the table.
In 2023, Osborn was one of the more underrated wide receivers in football. He had 50 catches for 655 yards and seven touchdowns. Before this season, Osborn had three straight seasons with 500 or more receiving yards as a big-bodied player who would win over the middle of the field.
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