{
  "id": 18689314,
  "title": "Steelers get trade update from ESPN insider",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/steelers-get-trade-update-from-espn-insider",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:05:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-trade-espn-insider-100543573.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to an ESPN insider, the Pittsburgh Steelers are among several NFL teams anticipated to show interest in acquiring wide receivers during the upcoming trade deadline on November 10. Jeremy Fowler, an ESPN source who participated in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session, revealed that the Steelers are expected to be in the market for wideouts like Brian Thomas Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars, Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts, and Calvin Ridley from the Tennessee Titans. Fowler stated that both Thomas Jr. and Downs are likely targets for trade, with Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco being considered contenders in the wide receiver market. Ridley, however, is considered a more probable candidate for a trade, as he is seen as a backup option for teams and could potentially be acquired by Pittsburgh with minimal draft capital. The Steelers have previously been linked to Downs and Thomas Jr. as potential trade suitors, but Ridley's inclusion in the possible trade target list is a surprising development. For the most recent updates on the Steelers, including any roster news and injury reports, readers can follow the team on X (@TheSteelersWire) and like their Facebook page. This report, originally published on Steelers Wire, provides readers with the latest trade update from an ESPN insider.",
  "summary": "ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler provided an update on potential Steelers WR trade targets Brian Thomas Jr. and Josh Downs ahead of the NFL deadline.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pittsburgh Steelers expected to pursue wide receivers during trade deadline.",
    "Jeremy Fowler, ESPN insider, confirms interest in Brian Thomas Jr., Josh Downs, and Calvin Ridley.",
    "Ridley considered probable trade target for Steelers with minimal draft capital."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}