The Pittsburgh Steelers have been aggressive this offseason, and rightly so.
After years of hovering in the middle of the pack, the front office, led by Omar Khan, made it clear: mediocrity is no longer acceptable. Bringing in future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and Pro Bowl wideout DK Metcalf sent a loud message that Pittsburgh is playing to win now.
But as promising as this roster looks on paper, there's a feeling that one more piece could complete the puzzle—and that piece might just be Jakobi Meyers.
The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver recently requested a trade, and that news should make ears perk up in Pittsburgh.
Meyers is not a flashy name like Metcalf, but he’s reliable, efficient, and experienced. In 2024, he quietly racked up 1,027 receiving yards and four touchdowns while averaging 11.5 yards per reception.
He’s a savvy route-runner who can stretch the field and create mismatches—something this Steelers offense still lacks outside of Metcalf.
Yes, the Steelers have young talent like Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III, and I’m optimistic about their development. But consistency has been an issue. Austin is just getting back to full speed after an abdominal injury, and Wilson is still adapting to the NFL game.
Relying on either to be the consistent WR2 behind Metcalf this early feels risky, especially in a season where the margin for error is razor-thin.
That’s where Meyers comes in.
Jakobi Meyers is the perfect fit for the Pittsburgh Steelers WR room
His experience and production would immediately give Arthur Smith another reliable target and help Aaron Rodgers settle into this new offense.
He has made a career out of being where he needs to be and making smart plays—two things that veteran quarterbacks like Rodgers value immensely. Meyers could thrive in the slot or on the outside, offering the kind of flexibility Smith would love to work with.
Now, let’s talk logistics.
Making a trade for Meyers isn’t just a fantasy—it’s actually quite doable.
After an impressive preseason, Scotty Miller could be a potential contributor—or even just a solid depth option—for the Raiders in 2025. He would offer slot versatility and field-stretching ability that Myers does, but at a fraction of the cost. Throw in an early Day 3 pick in 2026, and that could be enough to get the deal done.
A swap like this could benefit both teams. Pittsburgh gets a proven receiver who helps push their offense over the top. Vegas gets a Band-Aid at receiver and more draft ammo for 2026. It’s a win-win—and those are rare in the NFL.
Especially after Las Vegas signed veteran wideout Amari Cooper to a one-year deal, Miller would be able to be a true role player.
Omar Khan has already proven he’s not afraid to pull the trigger when the right opportunity presents itself. Jakobi Meyers might just be that opportunity.
In a year where the Steelers are going all-in, there’s no room to hesitate. Meyers wouldn’t just be another name—he’d be the missing piece to a contender.