Surprise retirement just created perfect WR opportunity for Steelers

This off-season is already shaping one of the most eventful in Pittsburgh Steelers history. General manager Omar Khan has been busy. But despite all the moves, an uncomfortable truth is forming — if the season started today, the offense would not cut it.

Currently, Mason Rudolph will be under center, with Pat Freiermuth and D.K. Metcalf as his primary weapons. That is not a trio that strikes fear into the AFC North defenses. Simply put, more firepower is needed.

Here is where New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave comes into play.

With the sudden and surprising retirement of Saints quarterback Derek Carr, New Orleans is likely to pivot toward a rebuild. They need to think about the future.

That means selling off valuable assets like Olave in exchange for draft capital. If there’s any team that should be picking up the phone, it’s Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers must land star receiver Chris Olave in blockbuster trade

Olave, a former first-round pick out of Ohio State, has quietly become one of the NFL’s most precise route runners. In just three seasons, he’s racked up 2,565 receiving yards and ten touchdowns.

These numbers made are impressive considering the Saints’ recent instability at quarterback.

Olave is fast, smart, and has a knack for getting open, even against top-tier corners. He’s a perfect complement to Metcalf’s brute physicality on the outside and an ideal replacement for George Pickens, whose departure left a noticeable hole in the offense.

Sure, injuries have nicked Olave’s career here and there. It is leverage for Omar Khan. With an abundance of draft picks and a glaring need at wideout, the Steelers are in a prime position to strike a deal.

Acquiring Olave would instantly elevate the offense and signal Pittsburgh isn’t just retooling.

It’s not just about making a splash; it’s about giving this team a chance to compete. If the Steelers want to stay relevant in a brutally competitive conference, they need bold moves. Trading for Chris Olave should be at the top of that list.

Could you see Olave thriving in the black and gold?