Steelers GM Omar Khan Poised for Blockbuster Trade After Miami Shake-Up
The Pittsburgh Steelers already pulled off one massive trade, and that was to land DK Metcalf in the 2025 offseason. The Steelers quickly parted ways with their wide receiver George Pickens just a month after landing Metcalf, signaling a major shift in their offensive direction. The Steelers are currently 4-3 in the 2025 season but sit in first place in the AFC North. With Aaron Rodgers playing at a pretty high level, many believe the Steelers should try to land another wide receiver for the 41-year-old quarterback.
Now, Pittsburgh has once again been rumored to be in the market for a wide receiver, though many are beginning to question whether General Manager Omar Khan truly needs to make another move or if this season is simply beyond saving. The defense, once the cornerstone of the Steelers’ identity, has struggled to stop the bleeding, raising concerns that no offensive addition can fix what has gone wrong on the other side of the ball.
On Saturday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport revealed that the Miami Dolphins are now open to considering trade offers for their star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. This news makes it very clear that Khan now has the green light to attempt a trade for Waddle. However, it sounds as if the Dolphins are going to set Waddle's trade value relatively high.
"While previously a question about wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was met with a hard "no," the team will now do its due diligence and at least consider offers for the star in his prime, sources say," Rapoport said in his article. "Miami still would prefer to not trade Waddle, but the Dolphins are at least willing to weigh an offer that blows them away. With an uncertain future at several key places, all options are now on the table."
The 26-year-old wideout has been one of the most dynamic players in the league, boasting elite speed, sharp route-running, and the ability to take over games. However, Miami’s season has unraveled amid locker room tension, inconsistent play, and a coaching staff under heavy scrutiny. With the Dolphins organization heading toward what appears to be another rebuild, Waddle’s name being floated in trade discussions makes sense, but only if the price is right.
For the Steelers, the potential of adding a player like Waddle would be tempting, but it would also require significant assets to make it happen. After already spending big to acquire Metcalf, Pittsburgh’s flexibility in cap space at wide receiver is limited.
Still, Khan has earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive and creative general managers in football, willing to make bold moves if it means keeping his team competitive. If the Steelers’ defense cannot tighten up, however, no amount of offensive firepower, not even a duo of Metcalf and Waddle, will be enough to save their season.
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Could Light It Up With Jaylen Waddle
Sure, the Steelers’ defense has been awful, and if it doesn’t stop the leakage, nothing else may matter. Still, the Steelers have a real chance to win the AFC North. Rodgers is playing efficient football, and adding Waddle opposite Metcalf could give the team the spark it needs. It would open up the field and bring a new level of energy to a team that has struggled to stay consistent.
At the very least, a move like that would build momentum and give fans a renewed sense of hope. The defense remains the problem, but it never hurts to pick up the phone and see what the price for Waddle might be. With the playoffs still well within reach, a bold move could be exactly what Pittsburgh needs to stay in the fight.
A former Steelers running back, now 53 years old, still quietly helps maintain Heinz Field every morning. He says that when he hears the fans shout “Here We Go Steelers,” every ache of age disappears.
Pittsburgh, PA – Long after the cheers faded and the pads came off, a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back still reports to work at Heinz Field — not to run over defenders, but to care for the very field he once dominated.
Now 53 years old, he begins each day before sunrise, helping the grounds crew maintain the turf that has seen generations of Steelers players come and go. For him, it’s not about nostalgia — it’s about belonging.
That man is Jerome Bettis, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1996 to 2005, anchoring the backfield and earning the nickname “The Bus” for his bruising running style and his ability to move the chains. His journey through the NFL was marked by toughness, leadership, and a championship run that cemented his place in Steelers history.
Bettis appeared in 192 career games and started 130, rushing for 13,662 yards and 91 touchdowns. His blend of size, power, and quickness made him one of the most feared running backs of his era, and his leadership on and off the field inspired teammates and fans alike.
Teammates called him “The Bus” — not just for his nickname, but for his ability to carry the team on his shoulders, driving through defenders and keeping the offense moving forward.
After his retirement in 2006, Bettis remained connected to Pittsburgh, engaging in various community programs and charitable work before eventually returning to Heinz Field, the place that felt most like home.
Today, he can be seen walking the field with a rake in hand, fixing divots and checking the turf before each home game. When asked why, he just smiles and says it keeps him close to the game that shaped his life.
For Jerome Bettis, the roar of the Steelers crowd still carries the same warmth it did when he was on the field — a reminder that once you’ve been a Steeler, you always are.
