By james art PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for another wide receiver since dealing Dionte Johnson to the Panthers during the offseason.
With the trade deadline approaching in two weeks, the Steelers are looking to make a wideout move, expressing interest in Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp. The 31-year-old Super Bowl MVP has played in just two games this season, injuring his ankle during the Week 2 game against the Cardinals.
Now that Kupp appears to be almost healed, the Steelers are once again on the scene for a star.
In an appearance on Fanduel TV’s Up and Adams with Kay Adams, former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski addressed the situation, putting the Steelers at the top of the list for Coop’s services.
“I like the Steelers,” Gronkowski said. “I went to school in Pittsburgh my senior year of high school. So, I know what it’s like to be a part of that Steeler Nation. I understand what the Steelers mean to the city of Pittsburgh.
“If they get the Cooper Cup, with Russell Wilson playing the way he did, throwing that ball up, throwing it up to make a catchable ball for his receivers to go play, I feel like that’s going to give Steelers push,” Gronkowski said. “I think that would also be the most appropriate solution. If they can get him, Steeler Nation will go crazy.”
With the running game improving dramatically over the last two games for the Steelers, there is less pressure on the wide receiver room to excel with what little they have. However, an addition of any kind would still be welcome, especially if it’s a single-season receiving yardage record holder coming to the team.
The deadline will be November 5th at 4:00 p.m., so the Steelers will have to make a move before then to have a Cup this season.
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