The Pittsburgh steelers were one of the most active teams of the NFL 2025 off -season, which makes no surprise that they contacted to find out about a potential trade for Terry McLaurin. However, despite their recent market assault, the acquisition of the disgruntled star of Washington commanders seems very improbable.
As much as the Steelers could salivate on a hypothetical duo DK Metcalf-Terry McLaurin, it is their recent trade for the first which prevents twinning. While continuing to seek a long -term agreement, McLaurin WANTS TO BE CUT N ° 1 Claire For which team for which he played in 2025, according to Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports.
“By handing the commanders, the Steelers learned that McLaurin did not only want to be paid as a real receiver No. 1, which is planned, he wants to be a real receiver No. 1 on any team he plays in 2025 and beyond,” wrote Halicke. “The Steelers having signed DK Metcalf with a contract of $ 150 million over five years, they have committed themselves as their receiver n ° 1.”
Pittsburgh acquired Metcalf of Seattle Seahawks in March. The 27 -year -old was then also faced with a contractual dispute, allowing the director general of Steelers, Omar Khan, to get started.
The Steelers and Commanders were the two most active teams on the 2025 off -season commercial market so far. In addition to Metcalf, Pittsburgh also launched the star Jalen Ramsey of the Dolphins of Miami Star in July. Similarly, Washington withdrew the successful offers for the receiver Deebo Samuel and the left tackle Laremy Tunsil during the summer.
Steelers continue to be aggressive on the 2025 commercial market
In the midst of their current Russell Wilson transition to Aaron Rodgers in the quarter, the Steelers were hyper-agressive during the offseason. Their recent acquisitions have not dissuaded Khan at all to slow down, as evidenced by his interest in McLaurin.
The Steelers were also opened to playing players, sending George Pickens to Dallas Cowboys a month after acquiring Metcalf. This decision has essentially confirmed that their offense will be functionally a whole new team in 2025. Pittsburgh will start the new year without its main smuggler, Rusher or receiver of the 2024 season.
With the current pre-season, the Steelers have another month to make other intersane movements. Their list seems to be mainly defined, but Khan clearly keeps an eye on all his potential options.
Jaren Kawada is an assistant editor of NFL, football and betting at Clutch Point. Kawada was born and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a BA in the sports media.
