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Terry McLaurin’s future with the Washington Commanders looks uncertain after he requested a trade last week. The veteran wide receiver seems ready for a new chapter away from Washington amid a contract standoff.
Having recorded five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, McLaurin is an attractive option for teams looking to strengthen their receiving corps. On Monday, The Athletic highlighted five teams that could become strong contenders for his services if the Commanders are open to deals.
One of the five teams mentioned in the piece are the Pittsburgh Steelers, who made a move in the offseason to add DK Metcalf to be their No. 1 receiver. Nonetheless, could the Steelers give Metcalf a running mate and Aaron Rodgers another target to ensure this season is a successful one.
So, what would Pittsburgh give up in a trade with the Commanders? The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo notes that a player and pick will be enough for the Steelers to get the disgruntled McLaurin out of Washington.
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"If the Steelers want to give Aaron Rodgers the best chance to make a run in what could be his final season, the biggest bet they could make would be a dynamic receiving threat behind DK Metcalf," DeFabo wrote. "For more than a year, there have been questions surrounding the WR2 position.
"Right now, the team seems interested in seeing how two receivers on rookie contracts — Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson — fill that role. McLaurin would be an instant and massive upgrade, signaling the Steelers really are “all in” for Rodgers."
In Wilson, the Commanders would receive a young wideout who was drafted in the third round last year to grow with Jayden Daniels. As for McLaurin, his potential arrival could turn the Steelers into a dark horse to win the NFC North if their key players on offense stay healthy and play up to the expected potential.
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