Ex-1,000-Yard WR Rejected Trade to Play With Aaron Rodgers, Steelers: Report
Summary
Jakobi Meyers, a wide receiver, declined a trade offer to the Pittsburgh Steelers and chose to join the Jacksonville Jaguars instead. The Steelers also tried to acquire Rashid Shaheed from the Saints, but he opted to go to the Seattle Seahawks.Key Facts
- The Pittsburgh Steelers were actively looking to add a new wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline.
- They contacted the Miami Dolphins about Jaylen Waddle and the New Orleans Saints about Rashid Shaheed.
- The Dolphins did not want to trade Jaylen Waddle unless they received a first-round draft pick or more.
- Rashid Shaheed was traded to the Seattle Seahawks instead of the Steelers.
- Jakobi Meyers had the choice between the Jaguars and the Steelers and chose the Jaguars.
- The Steelers offered fourth- and sixth-round draft picks for Meyers, similar to the offer from the Jaguars.
- The Steelers' receiving corps has struggled, with only one wide receiver having more than nine receptions and 115 yards.
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