The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to dominate the AFC North rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday to take over the sole lead of the division lead. When all was said and done, the Steelers won the game by a final score of 27-6.
With the win, Pittsburgh moved to 6-2 on the season. In what is Aaron Rodgers’ last season in the NFL, the team has started the year looking like a real contender in the AFC.
Rodgers has performed well again this season. However, there have been some issues at the wide receiver position.
Quite simply, DK Metcalf hasn’t been getting the job done as the No. 1 wideout. Michael Pittman Jr., who the Steelers acquired via trade in the offseason, has been injured and hasn’t produced well when on the field. Could that lead Pittsburgh to considering a pre-trade deadline move?
Keeping all of that in mind, a new report has shared that the Steelers are, in fact, interested in a wide receiver trade.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy takes the field before the game at Huntington Bank Field.
Oct 1, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy takes the field before the game at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh Steelers Still Interested in Trading for Josh Downs, Brian Thomas Jr.
According to a report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Pittsburgh is still interested in Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. But, he noted that the Steelers have more interest in trading for Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs.
“Currently, the Chiefs, Steelers, and Commanders have interest,” Florio said of Thomas. “The Steelers, we’re told, have greater interest in Colts receiver Josh Downs. Downs, however, is Kansas City’s Plan B, if they can’t get Thomas away from the Jaguars.”
Either wide receiver would be a big upgrade for Pittsburgh. Both of them are capable of being high-impact players.
Thomas has played in seven games this season for the Jaguars. He has caught 10 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He has totaled 145 catches for 2,106 yards and 14 touchdowns in his 38-game career.
Downs, on the other hand, has played in eight games, catching 30 passes for 330 yards and a score this season. Through his 55-game career, Downs has caught 228 passes for 2,470 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Only time will tell whether or not the Steelers can get a deal done for either of the wide receivers they are interested in. But, the new report shows that they are clearly interested in making a move.
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