Steelers Among ‘Potential Suitors’ For Giants Receiver If Traded

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers find a way to add a new wide receiver to the roster before the 2024 National Football League season comes to an end?

The new season is just one week in and the Steelers already have been linked to a few different players. Pittsburgh attempted to land Brandon Aiyuk in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers but it didn’t end up working out. The Steelers still could use another receiver and because of this, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox called Pittsburgh a possible suitor for New York Giants receiver Darius Slayton if he is traded.

“Giants receiver Darius Slayton is in a situation similar to (Robert Woods),” Knox said. “He’s stuck behind a younger group of receivers and may not fill a significant role in 2024. While Slayton did play 72 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 1, he finished with a mere three receptions for 26 yards. New York may also look to ship out impending 2025 free agents like Slayton if its struggles continue…

“The Pittsburgh Steelers should consider adding a veteran receiver like Slayton to a group that lacks depth behind No. 1 target George Pickens. In Week 1, Pickens led the Steelers with 85 receiving yards, while Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson—the only other wideouts to log receptions—combined for eight yards. Pivoting from Russell Wilson (calf) to Justin Fields at quarterback late in the week probably didn’t help Pittsburgh’s passing chemistry. Yet, the fact remains that the Steelers could use another capable pass-catcher in their lineup.”

Slayton is a solid receiver who would give Pittsburgh another veteran option behind Pickens at a fraction of the cost of what it would’ve been to get Aiyuk. If the Giants are open for business, Pittsburgh should get involved.

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