When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed WR Robert Woods, the move barely moved the needle. At the time, the Steelers still had George Pickens, and Woods was expected to provide depth on the outside and in the slot. But after trading Pickens, Woods suddenly looks like the favorite to open the 2025 season opposite DK Metcalf on the outside.
The Steelers could still look to acquire a receiver, either through free agency or trade, especially if they sign Aaron Rodgers. But Woods is still likely going to play more than originally thought. In debating Pittsburgh’s receiver room and whether or not it will be better than last year (as Omar Khan believes), the discussion has largely centered on Metcalf being better than Pickens and hoping for leaps from Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III.