NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported on Saturday that the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing the whole lot they’ll to bolster the huge receiver place.
“Pittsburgh. They are scouring the earth for wide receiver help,” Fowler stated. “They are looking around. Las Vegas’ Jaokbi Meyers is an option. Teams are calling about Miami’s Jaylen Waddle, but the Dolphins haven’t showed they want to do anything yet, but there could be a receiver moved at the deadline. Pittsburgh could be involved in those conversations.”
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That traces up with Dianna Russini of The Athletic’s report that the Steelers and Buffalo Bills are two teams to watch at the trade deadline at the receiver place.
The Steelers have been maintaining their eyes out for a No. 2 huge receiver since buying and selling George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason.
Calvin Austin III has proven promise as a No. 2 huge receiver, however he’s extra of a No. 3. The Steelers have had very restricted manufacturing at the WR place outdoors of Austin and No. 1 WR DK Metcalf this season. They’ve relied totally on Metcalf and their slew of tight ends.
Meyers recently shared that he nonetheless hopes to be handled the NFL commerce deadline rapidly approaching. Meyers requested a commerce in August.
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“Oh, for sure,” Meyers said through Ryan McFadden of ESPN. “But I’m a professional at the end of the day. I’m just trying to play good football.”
Meyers, 28, didn’t play in the Raiders’ blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 after being listed as questionable with knee and toe accidents. However, head coach Pete Carroll stated Meyers is expected to return to health earlier than the commerce deadline.
The Steelers confirmed curiosity in Meyers after he requested a commerce this offseason, however the Raiders refused to commerce him, as the workforce revamped its offense below Carroll by bringing in quarterback Geno Smith and drafting operating again Ashton Jeanty.
The Raiders are off to a 2-5 begin, and it seems to be a misplaced season. Moving Meyers appears very real looking.
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This article initially appeared on Steelers Now: Report: Steelers Are Scouring the Earth for Wide Receiver Help
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