The Steelers are sitting pretty at 6-2, owning sole possession of first place in the AFC North after absolutely handling the Cleveland Browns 27-6 on Sunday. But even with that bye week glow, the buzz isn’t just about their record: NFL insider Jason La Canfora just dropped a bomb, linking the Steelers to Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson as the trade deadline looms.
The Cost of a Superstar Talent
Trading for Wilson is not going to be cheap, seriously. La Canfora’s tweet of “Stay tuned” isn’t just talk, it’s a signal this deal is on the table, but it comes with a massive price tag. The Jets are in rebuilding mode, right? So they might want to hang onto their young star to give their *next* quarterback a solid offensive foundation. That means if the Steelers want him, we are almost certainly talking about at least one first-round pick heading to New York. Is that worth it for a legitimate WR1? For a team that’s 6-2 and looking to make a serious run, maybe.
Aaron Rodgers’ Old Running Mate Is What This Offense Needs
Here’s where it gets wild: Wilson already has killer chemistry with our quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. They played together on the Jets! Remember 2024? Wilson had his best season of his career thus far with Rodgers throwing him the rock, hauling in 101 passes for a ridiculous 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns. That’s a legitimate WR1 right there. Bringing that kind of proven connection back together, especially when the stakes are this high, could be a game-changer. Imagine that production immediately in our offense, complementing what we’ve already built.
So, if the Steelers are truly serious about “going for it all” this season, and that dominant win over the Browns proves they’re thinking big, then a move for Wilson before the deadline could be the biggest statement. Keep those eyes peeled for some major action as the NFL trade deadline hits before our next game. This team is already leading the AFC North, and adding a talent like Wilson with a built-in connection to Rodgers? That’s how you go from good to scary.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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