New Steelers Rumors Reveal WRs Targeted in 'Aggressive' Pursuit Before NFL Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers poked around the trade market for wide receivers but ultimately didn't pull the trigger ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.

According to Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports, the Steelers had talks with the Jacksonville Jaguars regarding Brian Thomas Jr. and the Tennessee Titans for Calvin Ridley.

Per that report, "The Steelers were most aggressive in pursuing Thomas and believed a deal was possible, but the Jaguars wound up deciding to not trade him at all. The Jaguars did not want to trade Thomas to another AFC opponent, especially one that's on the schedule in a few weeks. The Steelers also pursued Ridley, but his altercation with a valet driver at Nashville International Airport over the weekend impacted those negotiations, as well."

The Steelers also reportedly "checked in" on Josh Downs but "did not aggressively pursue a trade" before the Indianapolis Colts dealt him to the Kansas City Chiefs.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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