Steelers Show Interest in Garrett Wilson
Pittsburgh's pursuit of the Jets receiver comes as the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 10.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Jason La Canfora reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in trading for New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Adam Schefter reported on October 31 that New York would not move Wilson ahead of the deadline.
Why it matters
The Steelers, at 6-2 entering their Week 9 bye, are looking to add a playmaker, while the 2-6 Jets have so far signaled they will keep Wilson. The outcome would shape both teams' offensive plans before the November 10 deadline.
Wilson has 527 receiving yards, three touchdowns and 43 receptions across eight games this season. He is under a four-year extension worth $130 million signed in July 2025.
The players
Garrett Wilson
Wilson is a New York Jets wide receiver whose 2025 extension made him one of the league's highest-paid receivers.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are an NFL franchise based in Pittsburgh that entered Week 9 with a 6-2 record.
New York Jets
The Jets are an NFL franchise based in New York that currently holds a 2-6 record and three first-round picks in the 2027 draft.
The details
La Canfora made the claim in an interview on November 2, after Dave Dameshek first linked Wilson to Pittsburgh and La Canfora replied on X with "Stay tuned." The Steelers would add Wilson to an offense featuring DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren if a trade is completed.
Timeline
July 2025: Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million extension.
October 31: Schefter reported New York would not move Wilson before the deadline.
November 2: La Canfora discussed Pittsburgh's interest in an interview.
November 10: The NFL trade deadline.
Season Trajectory
The trade deadline is the main window for contenders to strengthen their rosters during the season. A Steelers acquisition of Wilson would signal a push for the playoffs, while the Jets' refusal to move him points to a rebuilding posture with draft capital.
A trade would change fantasy outlooks for Wilson and the Steelers' receiver target share alongside Metcalf and Warren. Fans tracking rosters should watch for an official transaction before the November 10 deadline.
The takeaway
Trade-deadline pursuits like this one often hinge on whether the selling team's record and draft position justify moving a player under contract. Readers following the Steelers and Jets should track the November 10 deadline for any official announcement.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on November 10, the final date for a Wilson deal to be completed this season.
Further reading
For more on the league's mid-season moves, see Football coverage.
