Wide Receivers
Steelers acquire WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Colts in trade, sign to three-year $59M deal
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The Pittsburgh Steelers traded late-round picks with the Indianapolis Colts to acquire wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., then signed him to a three-year, $59 million contract. Reactions poured in from Ben Roethlisberger, NFL.com's Jeffri Chadiha, and Steelers insiders Aditi Kinkhabwala and Brooke Pryor, praising the move for its value, leadership, and fit alongside DK Metcalf.
Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas revealed he met formally with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The meeting adds Douglas to the list of 17 receivers the team has interviewed there. Douglas impressed with his combine performance and college production.
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A panel of anonymous NFL scouts has dismissed the 2026 wide receiver draft class as lacking elite talent, ranking Carnell Tate of Ohio State as the top prospect. The assessment comes amid speculation that the position is a priority for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Scouts told Bob McGinn via Go Long that no standout first-round caliber players emerge from the group.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not eager to promote wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling from their practice squad for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. According to beat reporter Ray Fittipaldo, the team shows little interest in giving the veteran a chance despite their struggling passing game. Valdes-Scantling's deep-threat ability could address Pittsburgh's issues with pushing the ball downfield.
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The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Tuesday, adding a veteran presence to their passing attack amid injuries and inconsistencies. Cooks, recently released by the New Orleans Saints, brings experience from six NFL teams to help quarterback Josh Allen. The 7-4 Bills aim to bolster their offense ahead of a Week 13 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.