# Steelers Rumor Meter (today) _Generated 2026-10-21T03:01:35+00:00 by Black & Gold Dispatch (unofficial fan site). Data updated: 2026-10-21T03:01:29+00:00._ _JSON: https://blackandgolddispatch.com/api/v1/rumors.json_ - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Has ‘Favorite’ WR Trade Target](https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/aaron-rodgers-favorite-wr-trade-target/): Heavy.com, first seen 2026-10-21 00:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Steelers Rumors: Could Davante Adams Be a Trade Target?](https://www.chatsports.com/pittsburgh-steelers/a/steelers-rumors-could-davante-adams-be-trade-target-53435): Chat Sports, first seen 2026-10-21 00:05 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Steelers Linked To A Slew Of All-Pros With Trade Deadline Quickly Approaching](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/20/steelers-trade-deadline-quickly): SteelerNation, first seen 2026-10-20 23:11 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Reports: Giants to release former Steelers running back Najee Harris](https://community.triblive.com/news/4166698): TribLIVE.com, first seen 2026-10-20 23:22 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Reports: Giants to release former Steelers running back Najee Harris](https://triblive.com/sports/reports-giants-to-release-former-steelers-running-back-najee-harris/): TribLIVE.com, first seen 2026-10-20 21:44 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Reports: Giants Release Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/reports-giants-release-ex-steelers-rb-najee-harris/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-20 22:38 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Steelers Linked To Intriguing Chris Godwin Jr Trade After Buccaneers Win](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/20/steelers-intriguing-chris-godwin-trade): SteelerNation, first seen 2026-10-20 20:00 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Report Detailed Exactly What Steelers Are Looking For At The Trade Deadline](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/20/steelers-detailed-exactly-deadline): SteelerNation, first seen 2026-10-20 19:27 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers’ $12 Million Playmaker Named Trade Candidate After Strong Week 6](https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-rico-dowdle-trade-candidate-jaylen-warren/): Heavy.com, first seen 2026-10-20 17:54 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Latest update on injured Steelers wide receiver could mean Pittsburgh has no choice but to make a trade before the deadline](https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/latest_update_on_injured_steelers_wide_receiver_could_mean_pittsburgh_has_no_choice_but_to_make_a_trade_before_the_deadline/s1_17313_44451738): Yardbarker, first seen 2026-10-20 17:32 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Latest update on injured Steelers wide receiver could mean Pittsburgh has no choice but to make a trade before the deadline](https://atozsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers-news/michael-pittman-jr-could-miss-rest-of-season-wr-trade-deadline-rumors/): A to Z Sports, first seen 2026-10-20 21:02 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Reports: Giants Release Ex-Steelers RB Najee Harris](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/reports-giants-release-ex-steelers-rb-najee-harris/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-20 15:15 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Steelers signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling could make things even worse](https://stillcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-signing-marquez-valdes-scantling-could-make-offense-worse-01m5cmdzgrz1?utm_source=RSS): Still Curtain, first seen 2026-10-20 14:14 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Marquez Valdes-Scantling Signing Might Mean Good News for Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/marquez-valdes-scantling-signing-might-good-news-pittsburgh-steelers): Sports Illustrated, first seen 2026-10-20 14:14 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Marquez Valdes-Scantling Signing Might Mean Good News for Steelers](https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/marquez-valdes-scantling-signing-might-good-news-pittsburgh-steelers): All Steelers (Sports Illustrated), first seen 2026-10-20 15:15 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Report: Steelers signing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to team's practice squad, marking return to Steelers](https://beavercountyradio.com/sports/report-steelers-signing-wide-receiver-marquez-valdes-scantling-to-teams-practice-squad-marking-return-to-steelers/): Beaver County Radio, first seen 2026-10-20 15:05 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [With Trade Deadline Approaching, Mike McCarthy Hints at Steelers’ Roster Expectations](https://athlonsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/with-trade-deadline-approaching-mike-mccarthy-hints-at-steelers-roster-expectations): Athlon Sports, first seen 2026-10-20 15:05 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Report: Steelers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/report-steelers-signing-wr-marquez-valdes-scantling-2/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-20 17:32 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Beat writer / team · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [First Call: Steelers reportedly signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling; a theory on Chris Boswell’s FG miss dismissed](https://triblive.com/sports/first-call-steelers-reportedly-signing-marquez-valdes-scantling-a-theory-on-chris-boswells-fg-miss-dismissed/): TribLive, first seen 2026-10-20 15:26 UTC - **Denied** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [First Call: Steelers reportedly signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling; a theory on Chris Boswell’s FG miss dismissed](https://triblive.com/sports/first-call-steelers-reportedly-signing-marquez-valdes-scantling-a-theory-on-chris-boswells-fg-miss-dismissed/): TribLIVE.com, first seen 2026-10-20 10:16 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Report: MVS to sign with Steelers’ practice squad](https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news/2026-10-19/report-mvs-to-sign-with-steelers-practice-squad): NBC Sports, first seen 2026-10-20 01:01 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [Report: Steelers Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/report-steelers-signing-wr-marquez-valdes-scantling-2/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-20 00:50 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Is Making Calls for Receiver Help — Could Mike McCarthy Turn to Dallas?](https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/steelers-trade-rumors-pittsburgh-is-making-calls-for-receiver-help-could-mike-mccarthy-turn-to-dallas): Sportsnaut, first seen 2026-10-20 00:50 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Beat writer / team · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Beat writer / team [Could Steelers Consider Kick Returner Change? Rising RB Earning Opportunity](https://steelersnow.com/could-steelers-consider-kick-returner-change-rising-rb-earning-opportunity/): Steelers Now, first seen 2026-10-19 21:21 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Former All-Pro Likely On Steelers' Radar With Trade Deadline Quickly Approaching](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/19/steelers-likely-quickly-approaching): Steeler Nation, first seen 2026-10-20 15:48 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Former All-Pro Likely On Steelers' Radar With Trade Deadline Quickly Approaching](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/19/steelers-likely-quickly-approaching): SteelerNation, first seen 2026-10-19 19:47 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [Veteran Steelers QB Named Eagles Trade Target After Jalen Hurts News](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/veteran-steelers-qb-named-eagles-183142596.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 21:10 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [3 players Steelers must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline](https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/3-players-steelers-must-target-at-2026-nfl-trade-deadline): ClutchPoints, first seen 2026-10-19 21:43 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [Veteran Steelers QB Named Eagles Trade Target After Jalen Hurts News](https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-mason-rudolph-trade-target-eagles-jalen-hurts/): Heavy.com, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [4 Colts trade candidates the Steelers could poach after Ballard firing](https://stillcurtain.com/4-indianapolis-colts-trade-candidates-pittsburgh-steelers-could-poach-chris-ballard-firing-01m5a7n7aspa?utm_source=RSS): Still Curtain, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers' win over the Buccaneers can't distract them from making a trade that suddenly looks very likely after Sunday](https://atozsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers-news/steelers-wr-rumors-brian-thomas-jr-jaguars-nfl-trade-deadline/): A to Z Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers' win over the Buccaneers can't distract them from making a trade that suddenly looks very likely after Sunday](https://atozsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers-news/steelers-wr-rumors-brian-thomas-jr-jaguars-nfl-trade-deadline/): A to Z Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 21:43 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers ‘Calling Around’ WR Market Weeks Before NFL Trade Deadline: Report](https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/nfl-trade-deadline-rumors-news-wide-receivers-pelissero/): Heavy.com, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier National insider [3 wide receivers Steelers could acquire by the trade deadline](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-wide-receivers-steelers-could-093102235.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Pelissero: Steelers Have Been 'Calling Around' About Veteran Receivers Ahead Of Trade Deadline](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/pelissero-steelers-have-been-calling-around-on-veteran-receivers-ahead-of-trade-deadline/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier National insider [The Steelers could get a ton better, with one simple trade](https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/steelers-could-ton-better-one-214648839.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [McCorkle: My Top Wide Receiver Trade Target For Steelers](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/mccorkle-my-top-wide-receiver-trade-target-for-steelers/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-18 12:06 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Jordan Addison-to-Steelers trade rumor takes off despite making zero sense for Vikings](https://bringmethesports.com/jordan-addison-to-steelers-trade-rumor-takes-off-despite-making-zero-sense-for-vikings): Bring Me the Sports, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 10 source(s), top tier National insider [McCorkle: My Top Wide Receiver Trade Target For Steelers](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/mccorkle-my-top-wide-receiver-trade-target-for-steelers/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [Steelers Should Consider Surprise Trade Candidate](https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/pittsburgh-steelers-should-consider-surprise-trade-candidate-rico-dowdle): All Steelers (Sports Illustrated), first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 3 source(s), top tier National insider [3 Trade Targets Steelers Could Pursue Before NFL Trade Deadline](https://athlonsports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/3-trade-targets-steelers-could-pursue-before-nfl-trade-deadline): Athlon Sports, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 3 source(s), top tier National insider [3 Trade Targets Steelers Could Pursue Before NFL Trade Deadline](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-trade-targets-steelers-could-150000144.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-18 12:06 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Beat Writer Explains How Steelers Will Be ‘Active’ At Trade Deadline](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/beat-writer-explains-how-steelers-will-be-active-at-trade-deadline/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [1 player Steelers must trade before 2026 NFL trade deadline](https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/1-player-steelers-must-trade-before-2026-nfl-trade-deadline): ClutchPoints, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Will Steelers Be Active Shoppers Before Trade Deadline?](https://steelersdepot.com/2026/10/will-steelers-be-active-shoppers-before-trade-deadline/): Steelers Depot, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [1 player Steelers must trade before 2026 NFL trade deadline](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/1-player-steelers-must-trade-172241457.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-18 08:06 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier National insider [Steelers have perfect trade candidate as NFL quarterback injuries pile up](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-perfect-trade-candidate-nfl-171602560.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Steelers Learn Important Detail About Omar Khan's Trade Deadline Strategy](https://www.steelernation.com/2026/10/16/steelers-important-omar-khan-strategy): Steeler Nation, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [3 cornerback trades the Steelers could make at NFL deadline](https://www.aol.ca/articles/3-cornerback-trades-steelers-could-120357000.html): AOL.ca, first seen 2026-10-20 05:48 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [3 cornerback trades the Steelers could make at NFL deadline](https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/3-cornerback-trades-steelers-could-120357000.html): AOL.co.uk, first seen 2026-10-21 02:15 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 3 source(s), top tier National insider [Brian Thomas Jr. headlines 7 WR trade targets Steelers can't afford to ignore](https://stillcurtain.com/brian-thomas-jr-headlines-7-wr-trade-targets-pittsburgh-steelers-can-t-afford-to-ignore-01m4rnfq23x6?utm_source=RSS): Still Curtain, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 3 source(s), top tier National insider [Brian Thomas Jr. headlines 7 WR trade targets Steelers can't afford to ignore](https://stillcurtain.com/brian-thomas-jr-headlines-7-wr-trade-targets-pittsburgh-steelers-can-t-afford-to-ignore-01m4rnfq23x6): Still Curtain, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [No One Knows What Steelers Trade Deadline Plans Are](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-one-knows-steelers-trade-110008508.html): Yahoo Sports, first seen 2026-10-19 17:56 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: National insider · consensus: 2 source(s), top tier National insider [No One Knows What Steelers Trade Deadline Plans Are](https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/no-one-knows-what-pittsburgh-steelers-trade-deadline-plans): Sports Illustrated, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Aggregator / other · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Aggregator / other [3 safety trades the Steelers could make at NFL deadline](https://www.aol.ca/articles/3-safety-trades-steelers-could-100751000.html): AOL.ca, first seen 2026-10-20 06:09 UTC - **Rumor** · tier: Fan blog · consensus: 1 source(s), top tier Fan blog [Steelers coach is already on the hot seat (and the writing is on the wall)](https://stillcurtain.com/pittsburgh-steelers-coach-is-already-on-the-hot-seat-and-the-writing-is-on-the-wall-01m4x9aza3tm?utm_source=RSS): Still Curtain, first seen 2026-10-18 04:34 UTC --- Unofficial fan site. 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