Bryan DeArdo· Nov 6, 2026
DeArdo argues the Steelers need to add a wide receiver before the Nov. 10 trade deadline to be a real Super Bowl threat, and lays out four proposed deals bringing Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Jerry Jeudy or Josh Downs to Pittsburgh (with Roman Wilson going to the Chargers in the McConkey scenario).
“But if they really want to give themselves a shot at getting to the Super Bowl, the Steelers should try to acquire a receiver before the NFL's Nov. 10 trade deadline.”
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5 checkable claims in this take
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Ladd McConkey to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 1 Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jerry Jeudy to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 3 Steelers receive: Jerry Jeudy Browns receive: 2027 fourth-round pick”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Roman Wilson to move to Los Angeles Chargers
“Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick ... if the Chargers want a replacement for McConkey, it would likely be Wilson”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brian Thomas Jr. to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 2 Steelers receive: Brian Thomas Jr., 2027 fifth-round pick Jaguars receive: 2027 second-round pick, 2027 sixth-round pick”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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