Steelers Promote Ke’Shawn Williams, Continue WR Trade Talks

The Pittsburgh Steelers promoted undrafted rookie Ke’Shawn Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game vs. the Cleveland Browns to cover injured returner/receiver Calvin Austin III; Williams is expected to serve as the punt returner and a backup slot receiver. Williams (5-foot-9, 188 pounds) impressed in the preseason (86 receiving yards, nine punt returns for 70 yards) but has not yet played in a regular-season game. His elevation opened a practice-squad spot the Steelers filled with edge rusher K.J. Henry. Beyond internal moves, Pittsburgh has been active in trade scouting, reportedly contacting the New Orleans Saints about Rashid Shaheed and being linked in trade speculation to Saints WR Chris Olave as New Orleans considers selling assets. Mock proposals have also suggested blockbuster fits like AJ Brown, though any such deal would carry significant cap and draft-cost implications and remains highly speculative.