The Pittsburgh Steelers were hit and miss in 2017 offseason transactions

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 14: Joe Haden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tips a pass intended for Marqise Lee #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 25: Justin Hunter #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass in the corner of the endzone in the second quarter as Kevin Johnson #30 of the Houston Texans defends at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Justin Hunter

Justin Hunter never really got a chance to prove anything this season. It wasn’t his fault, he’s just on a team with three star wide receivers and Eli Rogers. So, finding reps for a fifth wide receiver, who’s competing with Darius Heyward-Bey each week, isn’t easy.

His four receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown mean literally nothing for Pittsburgh’s season. After a year in the Steel City, it could be a stretch for Hunter to stay with the team, unless he remains the active/inactive guy from week-to-week.

This signing isn’t a win or a lose. Hunter was brought here to be a just in case player and he worked out perfect for the role. Hopefully he can find a resurgence in his career somewhere this offseason.

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