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Trading for Help at Receiver: The Steelers' Cases for Downs, Thomas, and McConkey, and What the Metcalf and Pittman Contracts Mean for 2027
An analysis of potential trade targets Josh Downs, Brian Thomas Jr., and Ladd McConkey to bolster the Pittsburgh Steelers' receiver room, evaluating player fit, trade costs, and long-term 2027 salary cap flexibility around DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr.

Greg Simmons
Nov 311 min read
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Control at the Point of Attack: How the Steelers Beat Cleveland at the Line of Scrimmage
QB Aaron Rodgers celebrates with TE Pat Freiermuth. Courtesy of Steelers Wire Two 5-2 teams met for first place in the AFC North, and the surface case favored Cleveland. The Browns had won five games in the fourth quarter, beaten Pittsburgh 27-24 on a 56-yard field goal on Oct. 1, and led the league in tackles for loss. Watson also led the league in passer rating in the final two minutes of each half, the stretch where Cleveland had made its comebacks. Pittsburgh had one rush

Greg Simmons
Nov 25 min read
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