The Pittsburgh Steelers have emerged as legitimate AFC contenders this season, prompting speculation about potential moves before the trade deadline.
After bringing in 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a one-year deal, the franchise appears willing to make bold decisions in pursuit of a championship.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk believes Pittsburgh may not be finished adding talent, identifying running back and wide receiver as two positions where trades could significantly impact their Super Bowl chances.
“These Steelers are behaving differently than we’re used to seeing the Steelers behave. They seem to be inching toward going all in, and the ultimate move, all in, would be to make a big trade for a running back or a receiver, or h**l, maybe even both, before the trade deadline arrives.” Florio noted.
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— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 16, 2025
Florio mentioned several high-profile targets the Steelers could pursue, including running backs Breece Hall of the New York Jets and Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints.
He even raised the possibility of acquiring Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown, moves that would have seemed unthinkable in previous years.
The organization’s recent approach represents a departure from its traditional philosophy, as evidenced by its willingness to wait months for Rodgers’ decision and its pursuit of Jalen Ramsey before training camp.
Pittsburgh currently leads the AFC North with a 4-2 record and faces a favorable path to maintain that position.
The Cincinnati Bengals sit at 3-4 after a big game from Joe Flacco against the Steelers, while the Baltimore Ravens have stumbled to a 1-5 start.
These circumstances could push the Steelers to become aggressive buyers as the November 4 trade deadline approaches, capitalizing on an opportunity to separate themselves in a weakened division.
