Steelers Target Three WRs as Michael Pittman Trade Questions Hang Over Depth Chart
Pittsburgh’s wide receiver shortlist in free agency includes three names—Romeo Doubs, Alec Pierce and Wan’Dale Robinson—while Michael Pittman trade discussion continues to swirl around the team’s receiver plans. The rumor ties the Steelers to a strategy of pursuing wideouts when free agency opens, with contract expectations ranging from an estimated $15 million to $27 million per year.
Andrew Fillipponi names Doubs, Pierce and Robinson for Pittsburgh
Andrew Fillipponi of 93. 7 The Fan listed Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs, Indianapolis Colts wideout Alec Pierce and New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson as the three players on Pittsburgh’s radar. In the same report, the Steelers were described as expected to “aggressively pursue” the best free-agent wide receivers when the market opens.
| Wide receiver | Team listed in report | Most recent stat cited | Estimated annual value cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | Indianapolis Colts | Surpassed 1, 000 yards for first time | At least $27 million per year (estimated) |
| Romeo Doubs | Green Bay Packers | 724 yards (career best) | $15 million to $20 million annually (estimated range) |
| Wan’Dale Robinson | New York Giants | Surpassed 1, 000 yards for first time | $15 million to $20 million annually (estimated range) |
DK Metcalf deal shapes how Steelers could approach the market
The report framed Pittsburgh as likely to shop “in the cheaper end of the wide receiver pond, ” citing the team already paying “big money” to DK Metcalf. In that context, Pierce was described as the costliest option of the three, while Robinson was positioned to command more than Doubs even if both come in below Pierce’s projected price.
Michael Pittman trade chatter overlaps with WR2 needs
Discussion around a Michael Pittman trade has intersected with the Steelers’ stated need at the position in the report, which described Pittsburgh as having had a WR2 problem for multiple years and needing depth. The same rumor connected one candidate—Doubs—to Aaron Rodgers, adding another layer to how Pittsburgh’s wide receiver pursuit could unfold.
The next defined milestone in the rumor is the opening of free agency, when the Steelers are expected to “aggressively pursue” wide receivers; if Pierce reaches the estimated threshold of at least $27 million per year, the report’s own pricing logic points Pittsburgh toward options projected in the $15 million to $20 million annual range.
