For a second straight offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have attempted to rebuild their wide receiver depth chart. The passing offense underwhelmed in 2025 despite the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodger and wide receiver DK Metcalf. So now, with Mike McCarthy at head coach, more help was added to add some spark to the passing game. With training camp less than a month away, let's take a closer look at the Steelers top receivers.
Metcalf was given a No. 1 wide receiver contract last season but he didn't play like one. In fact, throughout his career, Metcalf has been a borderline No. 1 with only two 1,000-yard seasons in seven years. In fairness, Metcalf was held back by Mike Tomlin's offense and the lack of production around him in 2025, so expectations are high.
The big offseason addition was the trade for Michael Pittman Jr. Like Metcalf, Pittman has never been a true No. 1 receiver and always had slightly less production than that of a true top receiver. Also, like Metcalf, Pittman Jr. only has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume in six years.
Wilson's first two years in the NFL have been a wash and 2026 might be the last shot for him to impress. He's got a clean slate with McCarthy and he's working hard this offseason, hoping to hold off the rookie Germie Bernard to be the team's starting slot receiver.
Bernard was the Steelers second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft and he brings a diverse skill set that includes playing running back and H-back in addition to multiple spots at wide receiver. Bernard had a strong minicamp and seems to have a stranglehold on the No. 3 receiver spot this year.
Metcalf was given a No. 1 wide receiver contract last season but he didn't play like one. In fact, throughout his career, Metcalf has been a borderline No. 1 with only two 1,000-yard seasons in seven years. In fairness, Metcalf was held back by Mike Tomlin's offense and the lack of production around him in 2025, so expectations are high.
The big offseason addition was the trade for Michael Pittman Jr. Like Metcalf, Pittman has never been a true No. 1 receiver and always had slightly less production than that of a true top receiver. Also, like Metcalf, Pittman Jr. only has two 1,000-yard seasons on his resume in six years.
Wilson's first two years in the NFL have been a wash and 2026 might be the last shot for him to impress. He's got a clean slate with McCarthy and he's working hard this offseason, hoping to hold off the rookie Germie Bernard to be the team's starting slot receiver.
Bernard was the Steelers second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft and he brings a diverse skill set that includes playing running back and H-back in addition to multiple spots at wide receiver. Bernard had a strong minicamp and seems to have a stranglehold on the No. 3 receiver spot this year.
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