The Steelers have a transparent want at vast receiver after agreeing to trade Diontae Johnson to the Panthers.
Because the commerce grew to become official, followers and the media could not assist however join the dots between Pittsburgh and free-agent WR Tyler Boyd, who grew up in Clairton, Pa., and performed collegiate ball on the College of Pittsburgh.
On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly revealed that the Steelers and Boyd have “mutual interest” and have had dialogue about him returning to his hometown, however added there’s “nothing imminent.”
It looks like an ideal pairing. Boyd would be capable of return to his hometown state and have the prospect to show he is usually a No. 2 vast receiver after shadowing Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the Bengals the previous few years.
So, what’s the holdup?
“Largest hurdle in Tyler Boyd to Steelers dialog are the Chiefs with darkish horse being the Jets,” Kaboly posted on platform X.
That does not bode nicely for the Steelers, who should persuade Boyd to affix them as an alternative of taking part in with quarterback Patrick Mahomes on the defending Tremendous Bowl champions.
Kansas Metropolis has a transparent want at vast receiver after its group led the league in drops (44) final season. To enhance the room, Kansas Metropolis would possible be keen to pay Boyd a good contract.
To make issues worse, turning down taking part in with QB Aaron Rodgers and the Jets can be tough if they’re additionally significantly occupied with Boyd.
It is not shocking that Boyd has a number of suitors. The 29-year-old has been one of the crucial dependable vast receivers within the league, posting no less than 50 catches and 650 receiving yards within the final six seasons.
Nonetheless, Boyd should determine which staff most closely fits him heading into his ninth season within the NFL. The Steelers are certainly hoping it is them.
