The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that could make some noise in the playoffs this year.
Pittsburgh has had a rough few weeks, but that shouldn’t take away from the fact that the Steelers were one of the best teams in football for the majority of the 2024 National Football League regular season. The Steelers’ Super Bowl window seems to be just opening now.
Even if they don’t win this season, they should be right back in the mix in 2025 if they have a solid offseason. The Steelers will need to address the quarterback position with a reunion with Russell Wilson or Justin Field seeming most likely. Pittsburgh could use another top-tier wide receiver and a boost for the cornerback room as well among other moves.
Bleacher Report’s scouting department made a list of top free agent targets for each team and suggested Minnesota Vikings veteran cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. as a fit for the Steelers.
“Top 2025 Free-Agency Target: CB Byron Murphy Jr., Minnesota Vikings,” Bleacher Report said. “The Steelers are known for playing defense with attitude and physicality. It’s evident in how they build their defense and the kind of players they target in the draft and free agency. Former Steelers linebackers coach Brian Flores demonstrated an understanding of that during his time in Pittsburgh, and he brought that style to Minnesota this past season.
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“Byron Murphy Jr. likely made himself a lot of money by coming to Minnesota, as he should be in demand this offseason. The Steelers should have enough money to make a run at him, and it would make sense to do so. They need a running mate for Joey Porter Jr., and signing Murphy would eliminate a big need so they can focus on drafting the best player available. Murphy’s ability to play press in an aggressive defense would fit the ethos of the Steelers defense.”
This is a great idea. A move involving Murphy could take the Steelers’ defense to an even higher level but this is just a hypothetical.
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