Steelers Star Seen As Hypothetical Trade Option For Lions Although Unlikely

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a great offseason and could be back in the playoffs in 2024.

There is a lot of excitement swirling around Pittsburgh after a strong offseason that saw the Steelers bring in Russell Wilson to take over the starting quarterback job. The Steelers were good last year winning 10 games but that number only should increase in 2024.

Training camp is right around the corner and that means the season isn’t too far away. With training camp coming up, that also means that changes could be on the horizon. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox put together a list of 10 players possibly on the trade block and surprisingly mentioned Steelers star defensive tackle Cameron Heyward on his list and mentioned the Detroit Lions as a landing spot.

“Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward ranks low on our list because he won’t be readily available at this point in the offseason,” Knox said. “The Steelers are searching for their first playoff win since 2016 and won’t actively shop one of their defensive leaders. Yet Heyward’s impact potential is too great to leave him off the list properly. The six-time Pro Bowler battled a significant groin injury last season but produced 163 tackles and 20.5 sacks over the previous two seasons.

“Heyward may become a more realistic trade target closer to the deadline, depending on his contract status and how Pittsburgh’s season unfolds. He’s worth a mention now, though, because he is seeking a new deal and has yet to receive an extension from the Steelers…The Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles are two teams that would be sensible suitors for Heyward. Both are entering 2024 with a win-now mentality, both had defensive issues in 2023, and both rank inside the top 10 in terms of available cap space. Potential Landing Spots: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles.”

He has spent his entire 13-year career in Pittsburgh so it would be surprising to see him end up going anywhere.

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