It hasn't been smooth sailing for Patrick Queen's tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there's been plenty of trade buzz surrounding his future as he finds himself playing out the final season of his three-year deal. Queen didn't help silence the noise either, as his recent cryptic message on social media sent the fan base into a frenzy.
Queen, who was linked as a potential cut candidate and trade target throughout the offseason, shared a message via Instagram about being grateful, maintaining the grind, and appreciating how far he's come.
"Be grateful for what you have, but keep grinding for what you want," Queen shared via an Instagram story. "Appreciate how far you’ve come, without losing sight of how far you’re capable of going. Gratitude
keeps you grounded. Hunger keeps you moving."
Patrick Queen on IG. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/JTBuHTunBH
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) October 8, 2026
Fans quickly swarmed the post to once again criticize Queen's tackling efforts, specifically his viral lowlight in which rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion blocked him, as well as speculate about what the context of this message could mean.
We at Steelers Wire already predicted that Queen could be an interesting trade target for the Green Bay Packers following a devastating injury update, but it's speculation at this point. Perhaps Queen knows something that we don't, and a trade out of Pittsburgh could be closer than we realize.
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