Wide Receiver
Steelers claim veteran WR Adam Thielen off waivers
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The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, assigning him jersey number 16. Thielen, who wore No. 19 throughout his career, joins Pittsburgh to provide depth at receiver amid a quiet season with the Vikings. The move comes as the Steelers released cornerback Darius Slay, who was subsequently claimed by the Buffalo Bills.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss with the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The team, which added Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency, sought a long-term solution at the position. Stribling brings size, speed, and blocking ability to the roster.
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Building on the Jacksonville Jaguars' three-year, $60 million extension with wide receiver Jakobi Meyers ($40 million guaranteed), team leaders have praised his immediate impact since arriving via trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. Meyers' reliability and route-running have fueled a recent five-game winning streak.