Despite speculation connecting the Pittsburgh Steelers to New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson ahead of the NFL trade deadline, a new report suggests the team was never seriously involved.
According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Steelers were not among the teams pursuing Wilson. Instead, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers were the two teams with reported interest in the Pro Bowl wide receiver.
Wilson has been a popular name in trade speculation given the Jets’ ongoing struggles and questions surrounding the direction of the franchise. His talent and ability to serve as a legitimate No. 1 receiving option naturally made him an attractive potential target for contending teams.
For Pittsburgh, the reported lack of interest puts another potential trade target to rest. The Steelers have continued working to improve their receiving corps, but it appears Wilson was never part of their plans as the trade deadline approached.
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