# Steelers Wide Receiver Search Intensifies

> Steelers seek WR upgrades after injuries, targeting veterans with McCarthy ties.
- Title: Steelers Wide Receiver Search Intensifies | Shortify
- Summary: Steelers seek WR upgrades after injuries, targeting veterans with McCarthy ties. Pittsburgh Steelers are upgrading wide receiver depth after Michael Pittman…
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, wide receiver, mike mccarthy, jalen tolbert, kavontae turpin, nfl, injured reserve, tampa bay buccaneers, sports, Steelers, Wide, Receiver
- Source: Pittsburgh Steelers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/steelers/onsi/pittsburgh-steelers-wide-receiver-search-heating-up-what-means
- Published: 2026-10-19T10:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, wide receiver, mike mccarthy, jalen tolbert, kavontae turpin, nfl, injured reserve, tampa bay buccaneers, sports
## Steelers Wide Receiver Shortfall
Pittsburgh Steelers face wide receiver shortage with Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on Injured Reserve.
## Week 6 Win Despite Shortfall
Steelers won gutsy game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers but cannot continue current receiver roster for 2026.
## Active WR Search Underway
Steelers general manager Omar Khan is calling around for wide receiver upgrades after injuries.
## McCarthy Ties to Tolbert and Turpin
Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin have connections to Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy.
## Tolbert's 2024 Performance
Tolbert had 49 receptions for 610 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024 under McCarthy.
## Turpin's 2024 Performance
Turpin had 31 receptions for 420 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 under McCarthy.
## Tolbert's Ceiling
Tolbert never exceeded 300 receiving yards in a season outside of 2024, now in fifth year.
## Turpin's Post-McCarthy Production
Turpin posted just under 400 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 2025 after McCarthy left.
## Why Veterans Don't Solve Issue
Both veterans are solid but unexciting options that add to Pittsburgh's depth chart averageness.
## Available Options
Steelers may target Tolbert, Turpin, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, or practice squad players like KJ Osborn.
## Steelers' Search Strategy
Steelers are looking for receivers but unsure where to find them after injuries.
## Key takeaway

Pittsburgh Steelers are upgrading wide receiver depth after Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson injuries, focusing on veterans like Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin who had strong performances under Mike McCarthy.