# Steelers Avoid Chris Godwin Trade Target

> Steelers skip expensive WR Chris Godwin to avoid trade deadline risks.
- Title: Steelers Avoid Chris Godwin Trade Target | Shortify
- Summary: Steelers skip expensive WR Chris Godwin to avoid trade deadline risks. Steelers avoid trading Chris Godwin due to his costly contract and injury history.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, chris godwin, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, trade deadline, wide receiver, marquez valdes-scantling, sports, Steelers, Avoid, Chris, Godwin
- Source: Pittsburgh Steelers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/pittsburgh-steelers-must-avoid-veteran-trade-target-chris-godwin
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, chris godwin, tampa bay buccaneers, nfl, trade deadline, wide receiver, marquez valdes-scantling, sports
## Steelers Add Veteran WR
Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad.
## MVS Likely Elevation
Steelers will elevate Marquez Valdes-Scantling to active roster soon.
## Trade Target Debate
Some believe Steelers should trade Chris Godwin despite his current health.
## Godwin's Contract Issue
Godwin's contract runs through 2027 with $30 million cap hit for 2026 and 2027.
## Dead Cap Hit
Godwin has $16.2 million dead cap hit after 2027 campaign.
## Injury History
Godwin played only 16 games over 2024 and 2025 due to injuries.
## Health Concerns
Godwin is healthy now but risks returning to injury.
## Trade Risk
Adding Godwin would not solve offensive needs due to injury history.
## Steelers Avoid Trade
Steelers skip Godwin to avoid trade deadline risks.
## Key takeaway

Steelers avoid trading Chris Godwin due to his costly contract and injury history.