Steelers Seek No. 2 Receiver Before Deadline

The NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET) has intensified roster speculation as contenders and sellers jockey for upgrades. The Pittsburgh Steelers have an urgent need for a true No. 2 receiver and created a roster spot by releasing slot cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr., signaling they are prepared to pursue additions. Pittsburgh has explored a long list of targets, including Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, Calvin Ridley, Jakobi Meyers and Deebo Samuel. The New Orleans Saints are widely viewed as sellers, with Shaheed repeatedly linked to moves and reports saying they seek a third-round pick for him; Cooks has also been mentioned as potential trade bait. The Las Vegas Raiders could entertain offers for Jakobi Meyers — who asked out in the offseason and is in the final year of his deal — but are reportedly seeking strong compensation, and other clubs (for example, the Titans) are said not to be shopping certain veterans, making blockbuster deals uncertain. Given high asking prices and mixed availability reports, some analysts expect Pittsburgh may not land a major WR upgrade before the deadline.