# Steelers Don't Want To Give Up Draft Capital In Receiver Trade

> Steelers avoid big trade deals for receiver, sticking to late-round picks.
- Title: Steelers Don't Want To Give Up Draft Capital In Receiver Trade
- Summary: Steelers avoid big trade deals for receiver, sticking to late-round picks. Steelers plan small moves for receiver depth ahead of trade deadline.
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, calvin ridley, jeremy fowler, omar khan, nfl draft, trade deadline, wide receiver, draft capital, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/fowler-steelers-dont-want-to-give-up-a-lot-of-draft-capital-in-potential-receiver-trade
- Author: Alex Kozora
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:01:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, calvin ridley, jeremy fowler, omar khan, nfl draft, trade deadline, wide receiver, draft capital, sports, nfl
## Steelers Hunt Receiver Help
Pittsburgh Steelers are hunting for wide receiver help ahead of trade deadline.
## Fowler Says Minimal Draft Capital
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler thinks Pittsburgh doesn't want to give up much draft capital.
## Late-Round Pick Focus
Fowler suggests a late-round pick could be the move, like Calvin Ridley in Tennessee.
## Ridley's Contract Status
Ridley under contract through 2027 with $19.74 million base salary next year.
## Ridley's Airport Incident
Ridley reportedly had airport incident, but Titans coach called it minor miscommunication.
## Colts and Jaguars Targets
Colts have fourth-round pick offer for Josh Downs, Jaguars' Brian Thomas Jr. price unknown.
## Ridley's Current Performance
Ridley has six catches all season and is not a fit in Tennessee's offense.
## Steelers' Injury Plan
Steelers may get Michael Pittman Jr., Ben Skowronek, and Roman Wilson from injury.
## Rodgers Integration Challenge
Meshing receiver midseason with Aaron Rodgers is a tall task.
## Trade Deadline Approaches
Steelers aim for small moves or no moves ahead of 4 PM EST deadline.
## Key takeaway

Steelers plan small moves for receiver depth ahead of trade deadline.