The Steelers have already spent the offseason reshaping their offense, but one outside voice thinks Pittsburgh could still have room for another proven weapon.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox recently listed free agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel as a logical fit for the Steelers, pointing to the kind of all-purpose production that has defined Samuel’s career.
“Wide receiver Deebo Samuel has recorded just one season of 1,000 or more receiving yards during his NFL career,” Knox writes. “However, his ability to contribute as both a receiver and a runner has allowed him to top 800 scrimmage yards in six of his seven campaigns.”
That versatility has been Samuel’s calling card since he entered the league in 2019. The former First-Team All-Pro has piled up more than 6,000 yards from scrimmage and 43 touchdowns across his time with the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders. Even with injuries and a smaller role affecting him in recent seasons, the 30-year-old still brings the kind of yards-after-catch burst that made him one of the league’s toughest offensive problems.
For Pittsburgh, the appeal is obvious. Samuel would give the Steelers another veteran piece who can move around the formation and create stress for defenses as a slot target, a runner and a screen-game threat. That kind of flexibility would fit neatly into an offense that has already changed a lot this offseason.
There’s still plenty of uncertainty around whether it would actually happen. The piece notes that adding another wide receiver would be a surprise, especially with the Steelers’ interest in rookie second-round pick Germie Bernard. Samuel’s injury history is also a major part of the equation.
Even so, Bleacher Report sees Pittsburgh as one of the more sensible landing spots, and another possible route as the Steelers keep building an offense aimed at competing in the AFC.
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