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Ahead of the NFL trade deadline next week, the Pittsburgh Steelers are being mentioned quite often in the rumor mill. Over the last few weeks, the Steelers have been linked to quite a few different players. In most rumors, the team would be targeting a wide receiver to be a No. 2 option behind DK Metcalf. Aaron Rodgers has looked good through the first eight weeks of the 2025 NFL season. Giving him another quality weapon would be a worthy investment for Pittsburgh. Read more: Bills Linked to Blockbuster $87.5 Million Trade for Star Defender While a wide receiver would make a lot of sense for the Steelers, which player could they target? There are a few names buzzing around as potential trade candidates. A view of a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet on the bench during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A new suggestion has been made for Pittsburgh. It would involve acquiring a young rising star wide receiver. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has named the Steelers as one of the top potential trade destinations for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. What would it take to acquire a young talented wideout like Thomas? Knox has suggested that the price tag could end up being a conditional 2026 second-round pick and a defensive player. That could be worth it for Pittsburgh. So far this season in seven games played for the Jaguars, Thomas has caught 27 passes for 365 yards and a touchdown. Last season in his rookie year, the 23-year-old wide receiver racked up 87 receptions for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. Jacksonville saw some future plans change when it traded for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and used that selection on Travis Hunter. Moving on from Thomas and acquiring draft capital for him could help the Jaguars recoup some of their assets. Read more: Vikings Connected to Surprising Potential Quarterback Trade As for the Steelers, Thomas would be a perfect addition. He would be a big boost for the offense immediately in the present, but could also be a long-term option. Pittsburgh should be looking to both win now and improve for the long-term. Expect to continue hearing a lot of rumors surrounding the Steelers as the trade deadline draws closer. Thomas may not end up being a legitimate option, but it’s an intriguing idea to think about and worth Pittsburgh making a call to Jacksonville. For more on the Pittsburgh Steelers and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
