The Black and Gold faithful aren’t the only ones aware of Pittsburgh’s poor receiving corps heading into 2025 — as Pro Football Focus ranked the Steelers‘ unit near the very bottom of the NFL.
PFF’s Trevor Sikkema recently ranked NFL teams’ receiving corps — and the Steelers came in at No. 29:
“The Steelers traded for D.K. Metcalf in the offseason but then shipped off George Pickens,” Sikkema said. “That profiles as only a slight upgrade for a team that finished 20th in PFF receiving grade in 2024. Pittsburgh should get more out of second-year receiver Roman Wilson, who was largely injured last season, and the backfield combination of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell brings some third-down, pass-catching ability.”
Acquiring Metcalf to trade away Pickens was definitely a head-scratcher, but one that was seemingly explained by ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler, who argued Aaron Rodgers’ impending arrival played a role in the move.
Still, the Steelers are clearly in need of some additional pass catchers — but who and when remain a complete mystery for Pittsburgh.
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