Jarrett Bailey has been the deputy editor for Behind The Steel Curtain since 2023. He also serves as an NFL contributor for The Sporting News, and is the host of The Pump Fake Podcast. He lives in Pittsburgh and is a lifelong Steelers fan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made two massive trades involving wide receivers this offseason. In March, they acquired DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a second-round pick and a Day Three pick swap. Two weeks ago, the traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 Day Three pick swap.

Trading George Pickens makes perfect sense for the Steelers
While Pittsburgh arguably upgraded at WR1, they are in a similar spot depth-wise wise to where they were a season ago. They have a veteran who will be there to run block in Robert Woods, who will serve a Van Jefferson-type role. Calvin Austin had a nice year in 2024, but isn’t a full-time boundary option, and Roman Wilson is a big question mark. It’s almost certain that the Steelers will bringing another receiver, whether it be with another trade or a free agent signing. According to reports, though, they are trying to trade for another star.

According to Adam Crowley of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are pursuing New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Crowley simply posted “Chris Olave” on X, and then followed it up with a more clear rumor/report.

“To be clear. I had someone who would be in the know text me ‘Chris Olave.’”

Kevin Adams of the Barstool Sports Steel Here Podcast followed up with a post of his own on the Olave rumors.

“Update. Adding a little light here to Chris Olave. Per sources: ‘Trying. Interested. But not close.’”

Olave would certainly move the needle. While he missed significant time with a concussion in 2024, he had a very productive 2023 season with 87 catches and over 1,100 yards. He would be the perfect X receiver that can win at all three levels, while Metcalf operates more as the deep threat 1b receiver.

Jarrett Bailey has been the deputy editor for Behind The Steel Curtain since 2023. He also serves as an NFL contributor for The Sporting News, and is the host of The Pump Fake Podcast. He lives in Pittsburgh and is a lifelong Steelers fan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made two massive trades involving wide receivers this offseason. In March, they acquired DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a second-round pick and a Day Three pick swap. Two weeks ago, the traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 Day Three pick swap.

Trading George Pickens makes perfect sense for the Steelers
While Pittsburgh arguably upgraded at WR1, they are in a similar spot depth-wise wise to where they were a season ago. They have a veteran who will be there to run block in Robert Woods, who will serve a Van Jefferson-type role. Calvin Austin had a nice year in 2024, but isn’t a full-time boundary option, and Roman Wilson is a big question mark. It’s almost certain that the Steelers will bringing another receiver, whether it be with another trade or a free agent signing. According to reports, though, they are trying to trade for another star.

According to Adam Crowley of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are pursuing New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Crowley simply posted “Chris Olave” on X, and then followed it up with a more clear rumor/report.

“To be clear. I had someone who would be in the know text me ‘Chris Olave.’”

Kevin Adams of the Barstool Sports Steel Here Podcast followed up with a post of his own on the Olave rumors.

“Update. Adding a little light here to Chris Olave. Per sources: ‘Trying. Interested. But not close.’”

Olave would certainly move the needle. While he missed significant time with a concussion in 2024, he had a very productive 2023 season with 87 catches and over 1,100 yards. He would be the perfect X receiver that can win at all three levels, while Metcalf operates more as the deep threat 1b receiver.