The Pittsburgh Steelers rebuilt their large receiver group this offseason, buying and selling for Michael Pittman Jr. and drafting Germie Bernard. Pittman figures to be the workforce’s No. 2 receiver beside DK Metcalf, whereas Bernard might struggle for the No. 3 spot. It appears to be like just like the Steelers are set at wideout, however maybe they might add one other veteran. Pittman took a shot at making an attempt to lure former Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster again to Pittsburgh.
“When you coming home, OG?” Pittman requested Smith-Schuster within the feedback underneath his current Instagram submit.
The Steelers chosen Smith-Schuster within the second spherical of the 2017 drafted, and he spent 5 seasons with them. Smith-Schuster made an instantaneous impression, having almost 1,000 receiving yards as a rookie. Then, he made his lone Professional Bowl in his second yr, catching 111 passes for 1,426 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Sadly, accidents took their toll on Smith-Schuster, slowing him down. He left the Steelers after the 2021 season, and he’s bounced across the league since then. Whereas he’s had some success, together with serving to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs win a Tremendous Bowl, he’s by no means hit the identical highs as he did with the Steelers.
Smith-Schuster is at present a free agent, and he’s nonetheless solely 29 years outdated. Nevertheless, he didn’t seem like the identical participant in 2025, catching 33 passes for 345 yards and one landing. Whereas he might be an honest choice in case of an emergency, bringing him again to Pittsburgh may not make sense.
It’s not stunning that Pittman needs to play with Smith-Schuster, although. The 2 had been teammates for a yr in faculty at USC. It looks like the 2 of them nonetheless have relationship, too.
The Steelers’ receiver room appears to be like full at present, although. Metcalf and Pittman are the highest two. Bernard and Roman Wilson determine to compete for the No. 3 job. Additionally, Ben Skowronek and Kaden Wetjen seem like they might be beneficial particular groups gamers.
Maybe the Steelers can kick the tires on Smith-Schuster if any of these gamers get harm. Nevertheless, it doesn’t really feel like he’d take a roster spot from any of the Steelers’ present receivers. Smith-Schuster had run in Pittsburgh, however that will all be prior to now.
