Report: Steelers Inquired About Trading For Terry McLaurin

It seems the Pittsburgh Steelers may not be done with adding to the wide receiver room. Despite General Manager Omar Khan indicating that they will wait out the preseason, reports surfaced that the Steelers have inquired about trading for Terry McLaurin.

This comes after McLaurin requested a trade amid contract talks. The Commanders appear not to be fazed by this. Washington head coach Dan Quinn described the request coming from “an emotional time” in negotiations.

The report by DK Pittsburgh Sports indicated the Steelers trading for McLaurin appears to be unlikely. This could be the Commanders standing their ground on retaining McLaurin one last season.

Then again, like the Steelers’ most recent receiver trade, it could be a matter of initial trade capital demands. Pittsburgh traded for DK Metcalf in March, even after Seattle’s initial demands seemed higher than the second-round pick they received.

McLaurin came into the league in 2019 after being drafted in the third-round. Washington signed him to a three-year extension in 2022 worth $68.2 million.

The former Ohio State Buckeye has eclipsed 1000 receiving yards every year after his rookie season. McLaurin has accomplished this despite inconsistent quarterback play dating back to his rookie season.

While it seems unlikely Pittsburgh will trade for McLaurin–especially given the rich draft capital it may require–don’t count anything out. Khan has made some aggressive acquisitions over the past two offseasons.