Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants
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Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson of the New York Giants.
The Pittsburgh Steelers need better offensive production. That became clear during the 2025 season, even after bringing in future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers and trading for wide receiver DK Metcalf.
Re-signing Rodgers or finding his replacement is likely priority No. 1 for new head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff. But regardless of who ends up under center, adding playmakers alongside Metcalf will be crucial for the team’s offensive success in 2026.
The good news is there’s going to be some quality receivers to hit the market. The bad news is there all of those will come at a premium price tag attached to them.
One recent prediction from Jacob Camenker of USA Today suggests the Steelers could find the “perfect” answer in Wan’Dale Robinson, who is set to hit free agency after his rookie contract with the New York Giants ends.
Steelers Could Target Giants’ WR Wan’Dale Robinson
Robinson is coming off the best season of his career in New York.
He recorded his first 1,000-yard receiving season, finishing with four touchdowns while averaging 11 yards per reception.
For Pittsburgh, adding a complementary receiver to Metcalf could be essential heading into 2026.
Behind Metcalf last season, the Steelers’ next two leading receivers were tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Kenneth Gainwell. That highlights just how thin the team was at wide receiver.
“The Steelers have DK Metcalf at receiver and not much else,” Camenker wrote. “Robinson is undersized at 5-8, 185 pounds, but he generated 92 catches for a career-best 1,014 yards last season. The 25-year-old’s quick separation skills would make him an ideal short-area target for Aaron Rodgers, should the veteran quarterback return for a 22nd season.”
Whether Rodgers returns or another quarterback takes over, Pittsburgh can’t afford another season where Metcalf is the lone major receiving threat on the entire roster.
Metcalf finished last season with 850 receiving yards — 364 more than Freiermuth, the team’s next-leading receiver.
Freiermuth remains a reliable pass catcher and an important part of the offense, but the Steelers still lack a true WR2.
Wan’Dale Robinson’s Career Season Could Make For Pricey Free Agent For Steelers
For a receiver-needy team like the Steelers, Robinson’s steady improvement over the past few seasons makes him an intriguing target.
He has developed into a high-volume receiver, recording more than 90 receptions in each of the past two seasons while nearly surpassing 700 yards twice and totaling seven touchdowns during that stretch after a combined two in his first two seasons.
That kind of production is expected to earn Robinson a sizable contract in free agency.
According to Spotrac, Robinson’s projected market value sits around $17.6 million annually, with a potential four-year deal worth roughly $70.5 million.
That would place him financially in a similar range to receivers like DeVonta Smith, Deebo Samuel, Jakobi Meyers and Khalil Shakir based on age and production.
The Steelers currently rank seventh in the NFL in available cap space at roughly $50 million under the cap. That financial flexibility would give them room to make a competitive offer if Robinson becomes a serious target once free agency begins on March 11.