The Pittsburgh Steelers need a wide receiver. Tyler Boyd wants to finish his career in his hometown. On paper, it’s a perfect match. That’s how NFL.com’s Nick Shook views the pairing, calling Boyd and the Steelers the best fits for each other in a free agency matchmaking article Wednesday afternoon.
“There are teams with needs at the position – including the division-rival Steelers, who seemed sure to sign Boyd after jettisoning Diontae Johnson, but might wait him out to see if the price drops,” Shook writes. “The fit makes plenty of sense: Boyd knows the AFC North and will run routes for an experienced quarterback in Russell Wilson, who should come to appreciate him pretty quickly.