New report proves the Steelers are interested in trading for Pro Bowl WR

A source told Touchdown Wire that the Steelers, as well as the Los Angeles Rams, reached out to the Broncos about Sutton both before and during the NFL Draft- they were both turned down. There are plenty of connections with Sutton and the Steelers. He and quarterback Russell Wilson have a great relationship, and Sutton caught the most touchdowns in his career in 2023 (10) with Wilson as his quarterback. 

-Jarrett Bailey, Touchdown Wire

The report aligns with the recent mumblings and actions coming out of Pittsburgh. Before the draft, Pittsburgh restructured Alex Highsmith's contract to allocate an additional $7m in cap savings, opening the door to trade for a hefty salary with an effective cap space of around $18m. 

Then on Monday, former Steelers DB Bryant McFadden threw up a tweet that the Steelers are very close to acquiring a premier talent at a playmaking position:

A source tells Touchdown Wire that Sutton and the Broncos are, in fact, not in good standing. The former Pro Bowl receiver wants a new contract, but the Broncos aren’t budging, citing the fact that Sutton still has two years left on his remaining deal. 

-Jarrett Bailey, Touchdown Wire

A Pro Bowler in 2019, Sutton has been an underrated WR for some time. Playing with average QB play for the majority of his career, the 6-4, 215-pound WR is coming off one of the best seasons of his Denver tenure, recording a career-high 10 receiving TDs. 

In the middle of his prime at 28 years old, pairing him alongside George Pickens with recently drafted WR Roman Wilson in the slot would form a trio that no defense wants to prepare for.