Everyone knows the Pittsburgh Steelers are connected to almost every available wide receiver in rumors leading up to the NFL trade deadline. Don't be shocked if the club also looks for upgrades elsewhere. Maybe they could find a solid deal on the trade market to hopefully upgrade several positions of weakness on their roster.
The Philadelphia Eagles might be the perfect trade partner.
It's clear that, after moving star defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars, the Eagles are willing to move plenty of pieces before the trade deadline. Pittsburgh should see this and be willing to make some calls, especially with the eagerness that Philly is showing to make some deals. The Eagles have a couple of pieces at wide receiver and cornerback who could make sense for the Steelers to target.
Two names that stick out are Riq Woolen and Dontayvion Wicks. Woolen would be a pure rental to add depth at cornerback. Wicks would be someone Pittsburgh could keep through next season to boost the wide receiver group. Going after a bundle deal with these two players on the docket could be the way to go for Pittsburgh to kill two birds with one stone.
Pittsburgh Steelers trade deadline could have them lead towards negotiating with the Eagles
Riq Woolen
Going after a cornerback might not seem high on the priority list, but it should be. The truth is that the Steelers' secondary is one that could get exposed as the season lingers on, especially against quality quarterbacks. Although Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr., and Daylen Everette have done a nice job of holding down the fort, acquiring Tariq Woolen would help solidify that group moving forward.
He hasn't been anything spectacular with the Eagles this season, but he should come at a reasonable trade price. Woolen is coming off a Super Bowl victory and has a ton of speed and starting experience behind his name. He is someone the Steelers could potentially land in this bundle scenario. Woolen would help Pittsburgh's secondary have an insurance policy in case of disaster.
Dontayvion Wicks
Bringing in a wide receiver is something the Steelers have been connected to in rumors for a long time.
The team could use one, as injuries and other letdown performances have struck their roster this season. Although Dontayvion Wicks might not be the level of player many are hoping for, he could make a ton of sense. He's a young wide receiver under contract for another season who could help this offense improve.
Perhaps the biggest question mark behind his name has been his lack of high-end production. He currently has 284 yards and a touchdown this year, which points to him being on pace for one of the best individual seasons of his young career. The issue is that Wicks isn't a game-breaker like the Steelers need. That being said, he would be a nice get, especially if they could also land Woolen.
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