The Pittsburgh Steelers may be preparing for one of the most dynamic shake-ups in recent franchise history, as reports swirl around a potential trade for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. While questions remain over who will be under center in Pittsburgh this fall, the team’s front office appears to be laying the groundwork for an electrifying offense.
Local buzz was ignited Friday when Pittsburgh sports reporter Adam Crowley posted a cryptic but suggestive tweet: simply, “Chris Olave.” He later clarified that the tip came from a source “who would be in the know,” immediately fueling speculation that the Steelers are seriously pursuing the Saints’ star receiver.
The timing of the rumor is especially intriguing. The Steelers are in the midst of a major overhaul at wide receiver. After sending George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in a surprise move last month, they acquired Seattle Seahawks standout DK Metcalf in a headline-grabbing trade. Now, with Olave possibly in the mix, Pittsburgh could be assembling one of the most dangerous WR duos in the NFL.
Yet, one glaring question still hangs over the team: who will be throwing the passes?
While veteran Mason Rudolph is currently the most experienced quarterback on the roster, the organization’s attention remains fixated on one name — Aaron Rodgers. The 41-year-old quarterback, still mulling his future, has reportedly been in quiet talks with Pittsburgh following his tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, which ended prematurely due to injury.
Should Rodgers join the fold, his debut would be poetic. The NFL’s 2025 schedule was recently released, and it has the Steelers opening the season on the road against none other than Rodgers’ former team, the Jets — now led by former Steelers backup Justin Fields.
Last season, the Steelers made a playoff appearance with Russell Wilson at the helm, but their campaign ended in the Wild Card round with a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The addition of Rodgers — paired with weapons like Metcalf and potentially Olave — could position Pittsburgh for a much deeper postseason run.
Meanwhile, in New Orleans, Olave’s future appears increasingly uncertain. The Saints are undergoing their own dramatic changes after quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement, the result of a nagging shoulder injury that would have sidelined him for much of 2025. With no clear QB plan in place, the Saints may look to acquire draft capital or veteran help in exchange for their prized receiver.
As the Rodgers saga continues and trade rumors intensify, Steelers fans are left wondering: Could 2025 be the dawn of a new powerhouse in Pittsburgh — one led by a future Hall of Fame quarterback and one of the league’s most explosive receiving corps?
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