From the moment the Pittsburgh Steelers traded away George Pickens, there's been a question: Will they trade to get back a different wide receiver?
They had just traded to get DK Metcalf, and it was looking like Aaron Rodgers would get a strong 1-2 WR punch to throw to.
Instead, Pittsburgh traded Pickens to the Cowboys.
It leaves Calvin Austin as the likely favorite to be the WR2, with the likes of Roman Wilson and Robert Woods behind him.
There's certainly room to improve there, if Pittsburgh wants to try and do that. And one name conceptually on the trade market is Terry McLaurin.
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The former Ohio State star has requested a trade away from the Washington Commanders amid contract negotiations that aren't going well.
Local beat reporter Chris Halicke of the website DK Pittsburgh Sports reported this on Thursday: "The Steelers reached out to the Commanders about a trade for Terry McLaurin."
There's a catch, though, with this follow-up from Halicke: "(They) are not expected to land the star receiver."
It's likely that Washington has no real intention of trading McLaurin. He's under contract for this season, so there eventually becomes an obligation on the player to take the field on the deal that's already been signed.
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The Commanders would likely have to be blown away by an offer to consider actually moving McLaurin.
It's reasonable for the Steelers to call, though. They could certainly use someone like McLaurin opposite Metcalf. That duo was in the same draft class and would give opposing defenses fits, while also ensuring that Rodgers has the best chance to succeed in his age-41 season.
For now, it appears nothing is going to happen. But if things get more heated in Washington, there's always a chance Pittsburgh can swoop right back in.
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