Steelers make no moves at NFL trade deadline despite receiver interest
The gist
The Pittsburgh Steelers made no trades before the Nov. 10 NFL deadline despite seeking a wide receiver.
The 6-2 AFC North leaders stayed quiet while rivals added players.
How it unfolded
- Nov 6, 2026Still Curtain lists possible Steelers trade targets, including Chargers WR Ladd McConkey, Commanders WR Stefon Diggs and Eagles CB Riq Woolen, plus two players they could send away.
- Nov 9, 2026Steelers insider Gerry Dulac reports GM Omar Khan will not make a blockbuster move before the deadline. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Steelers interest in Colts WR Josh Downs while hinting Downs would land with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Nov 10, 2026On deadline day, Tom Pelissero reports Pittsburgh joins Kansas City and San Francisco among teams calling around for a wide receiver, and Jordan Schultz reports interest in a receiver and the cornerback market.
Key terms
- AFC North
- One of the four divisions of the American Football Conference in the National Football League, grouping the Ravens, Bengals, Browns and Steelers.
- wide receiver
- An offensive position in gridiron football whose main job is to catch passes, lined up wide from the formation.
Source: Wikipedia