NFL insider makes bold statement for Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of Nov. 5 trade deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been at the center of NFL trade rumors for months with continued talk of interest in trading for a wide receiver. Days after the NFL trade deadline on November 5, NFL rumors of a Steelers deal have picked up.

Pittsburgh made it clear this summer that it wanted a high-end receiver, first a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for Brandon Aiyuk. When that deal didn’t materialize, the Steelers front office had to turn its attention to the likes of Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins and Davante Adams.

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However, Adams (New York Jets), Cooper (Buffalo Bills) and Hopkins (Kansas City Chiefs) were all traded to AFC rivals. Similarly, former Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was recently traded to the Baltimore Ravens in a trade of Day 3 picks.

While some of the top NFL trade candidates are no longer active, Pittsburgh is reportedly not done finding a solution to its lack of depth. Just a few days after the NFL trade deadline, one insider is pretty sure a deal is in the offing.

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James Palmer told Bleacher Report he would be “shocked” if the Steelers didn’t trade for a receiver. Pittsburgh’s front office has been particularly aggressive in the market, and Russell Wilson’s play over the past two games has further solidified the team’s belief that it needs to add another receiving threat.

While no specific players have been mentioned, there are a few NFL trade candidates who could be on Pittsburgh’s radar. New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams and New England Patriots receiver KJ Osborn are among potential Steelers trade targets.

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While the Steelers obviously won’t be able to land the No. 1 receiver they originally hoped for, depth at the position is essential. Roman Wilson was recently placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, but the rookie was nowhere near a major role before his injury. If Pittsburgh can find a No. 2 receiver at a relatively affordable price, likely a Day 3 pick, we could see a deal happen on Tuesday.