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.
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.
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The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year, $168.6 million contract extension with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, making him the highest-paid at his position with an average annual value of $42.15 million. This surpasses Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase's mark by nearly $2 million and includes over $120 million guaranteed, following Smith-Njigba's comments last month on deserving top pay after his standout 2025 season and the team's Super Bowl LX victory.
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.
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San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has high praise for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, predicting he will soon become one of the NFL's top receivers. McMillan recently had a standout performance in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers face the 49ers on Monday night.