{
  "id": 19198932,
  "title": "Ranking Steelers' biggest positional needs ahead of NFL trade deadline",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/ranking-steelers-biggest-positional-needs-ahead-of-nfl-trade-deadline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:15:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ranking-steelers-biggest-positional-needs-191526487.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers face a clear list of positional needs heading into the NFL trade deadline, with the most pressing ones ranking from least to most concerning. One area that may come as a surprise to fans is the corner position. After trading away Joey Porter Jr., the Steelers have relied on a trio of talented players - Asante Samuel Jr., Daylen Everett, Jamel Dean, and Jalen Ramsey - to make up for the loss. This combination of youth and experience may be enough to stave off any major concerns at the deadline regarding the corner position.\n\nIn terms of safety, the Steelers have a solid core in Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott, but there's a desire to bring in another playmaker similar to the Minkah Fitzpatrick they had in recent seasons. Jalen Ramsey is capable of playing free safety, but his strong performance near the line of scrimmage makes him a prime candidate to fill this role. While the current safety room has been a major strength for the Steelers, addressing this need could solidify their defense even further.\n\nOne position that stands out as the Steelers' biggest need is at wide receiver. Key contributors Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and DK Metcalf have all missed significant time due to injuries or simply forgot how to catch a football. This has left the team with an inexperienced rookie in Germie Bernard to rely on, who has struggled to make an impact. With the offensive production brought by Jaylen Warren, addressing the wide receiver position could be the key to unlocking the Steelers' offensive potential. Several high-profile players like Josh Downs, Garrett Wilson, Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., and Calvin Ridley could be potential targets for the Steelers if they choose to act at the deadline.",
  "summary": "Here's a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers' biggest positional needs ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}