Russell Wilson’s Latest Instagram Post Fueling Speculation Steelers Eyeing Star WR

It’s no secret that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf are still close friends even though they’re no longer teammates.

The QB-WR duo have worked out together a few times throughout the offseason, but after Wilson’s latest Instagram post, which features a photo of himself, Metcalf and Steelers receivers Quez Watkins and Scotty Miller, some have already started speculating that Wilson might be hinting that a trade for Metcalf could be going down in the not-too-distant future.

The Steelers have been in the market for a wide receiver since they traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers in March. They were linked to San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk and Denver Broncos wideout Courtland Sutton, and they even inquired about trading for Metcalf back in April, according to Benjamin Albright .

Pittsburgh’s depth chart really falls off after George Pickens. Watkins and Miller are expected to battle with rookie Roman Wilson, Van Jefferson, Calvin Austin III and Marquez Callaway for a spot on the depth chart.

In three seasons together in Seattle, Wilson and Metcalf connected 216 times for 3,170 yards and 29 touchdowns. Wilson was named to two Pro Bowls during that span and Metcalf was named to one.

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