Wide Receivers
Steelers sign two more draft picks to rookie deals
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The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Germie Bernard and running back Eli Heidenreich to four-year rookie contracts on Monday. The moves leave only third-round quarterback Drew Allar unsigned among the team's 2026 draft class.
CBS Sports analyst JP Acosta expressed concerns about the Pittsburgh Steelers' wide receiver depth chart during a recent podcast appearance.
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Yahoo Sports analyst Matt Harmon described DK Metcalf as the Pittsburgh Steelers' most volatile wide receiver ahead of the upcoming season. Harmon expressed concern that Metcalf's target share could decline following offseason additions to the position group.
The Cincinnati Bengals hold the top wide receiver room in the AFC North, according to new rankings released this week. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns follow in the order.
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NFL analyst Greg Cosell believes the Pittsburgh Steelers found an ideal match in wide receiver Germie Bernard during this year's draft. He praised Bernard's physical and competitive style as a natural fit for the team's identity.
Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette does not expect the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft for a wide receiver. He shared this view during appearances on 93.7 The Fan, citing the depth of this year's receiver class. The team recently hosted USC prospect Makai Lemon for a pre-draft visit.
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NFL draft expert Daniel Jeremiah has linked Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston to the Pittsburgh Steelers as a potential draft pick. He suggested the team could move Michael Pittman Jr. to the slot, pairing him with DK Metcalf on the outside. Boston's size and contested-catch ability would suit the physical AFC North.
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