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NFL insider applauds Steelers for bold gambles few saw coming

When Peter Schrager took to ESPN’s Get Up this week to reveal his top five rankings of the NFL’s offseason acquisitions, it came as no surprise to see the Pittsburgh Steelers dominating the list.

Two of their headline-grabbing moves—trading for star wide receiver DK Metcalf (ranked No. 4) and signing future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers (No. 1)—received high praise.

Honestly, I couldn’t agree more.

The end of the 2024 season left the Steelers at a crossroads. Years of middling offensive play had worn thin on both the fans and the franchise.