PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Steelers are trusting their young depth and players returning from injury as general manager Omar Khan does not make a move at the Tuesday, 4p trade deadline.
Steelers have struggled getting production from wide receiver in2026, but did not bolster that position group. Steelers are relying on current receivers returning from injury, unproven Brandon Smith and one on the practice squad.
Veteran Michael Pittman, Junior, acquired in a trade this offseason, has missed the last five games, but has returned to running and head coach Mike McCarthy said he is close to a return.
Third-year receiver Roman Wilson had a big two games (6 receptions, 134 yards, 2 touchdowns) before a broken finger landed him on injured reserve, Wilson is eligible to return against the Eagles and is expected to do so.
Ben Skowronek is good friends with Aaron Rodgers and has three catches in five games this year with a touchdown. In 2022 with the Rams, the 6’3” receiver had 39 receptions for 376 yards.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling was added to the practice squad a couple of weeks ago. He has yet to be elevated to the 53-man roster, but Rodgers called him one of his favorite teammates. The 32-year-old and had 10 catches for 80 yards in five games with the Steelers last year.
The team also could have added to the secondary, but relying on rookies Daylen Everette (corner) and Robert Spears-Jennings (safety) along with veteran corner Sean Murphy-Bunting on its practice squad. They also have Brandin Echols (slot) and DeShon Elliott (safety) listed as back-ups. Echols missed the last game with a hamstring injury and Elliott has recently returned from a major knee injury.
“I think everyone in this locker room could care less,” said Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen Tuesday morning before the trade deadline. “At the end of the day, we got who we got, and will go rock out.”
Team relying on WRs coming back from injury & youth in secondary
Team relying on WRs coming back from injury & youth in secondary
