5 Steelers’ players likely to be traded by November 5th deadline
Trade speculation and rumors are surrounding Pittsburgh as the trade deadline on November 5th grows ever closer. Here are 5 Steelers’ players who could be traded out of the Steel City.
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) scores a touchdown while being chased by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden (22) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Speculation and rumors around the trade deadline suggest that Pittsburgh could package any of their WRs, not named George Pickens, in a tradw to acquire a veteran presence at WR. Austin’s athleticism may garner interest from other teams.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 24: Cole Holcomb #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks up a pass intended for Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cole Holcomb could be coming off PUP soon, and while the linebacker is extremely talented, trading him may benefit the team more than keeping his talent as a depth piece.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: Van Jefferson #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Similarly to Austin, Van Jefferson could be packaged in a trade to acquire a more established veteran player. Jefferson may not demand as much compensation as Austin, but could still be on the way out by the November 5th deadline.
In a similar situation to the linebacker room, the Steelers’ safeties are perhaps the strongest they’ve ever been. Kazee, a veteran presence who can play either safety position, could demand some draft capital as the deadline approaches.
Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) runs off the field after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 32-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
If Pittsburgh cannot financially afford to keep Fields on the team in 2025 and beyond, GM Omar Khan may be wise to create a blockbuster trade so that Pittsburgh can compete for a Super Bowlin the immediate future.
