Steelers' Day 2 Draft Strategy: Wide Receiver, QB in Sight
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The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off day two of the 2026 NFL Draft with high hopes, holding four picks in rounds two and three. After securing Arizona States Max Iheanachor in the first round, theyre targeting a wide receiver in the second round, following missed opportunities earlier. The team traded wideout George Pickens to the Cowboys, acquiring pick number fifty-three. They also have pick number seventy-six, which could be traded to move up, and a compensatory pick at ninety-nine, potentially for a quarterback like Garrett Nussmeier. With the draft still in flux, the Steelers aim to capitalize on their picks to address receiver and quarterback needs, as they cant afford another misstep.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Steelers' Day 2 Draft Strategy: Wide Receiver, QB in Sight. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 24th. From breaking news to Sunday matchups, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft had all kinds of twists, and the Pittsburgh Steelers were right in the mix. They grab Arizona State Offensive Tackle Max Ihanakor with a 21st overall pick to beef up their line. Now the team shifts focus to Friday with four solid shots in rounds 2 and 3. It starts with pick number 53 in the second round, where they're eyeing a wide receiver after missing out on some top targets. One of those picks, number 76, came from trading wide-out George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. Their original third-rounder at 85 could give Bundle to climb higher, while the compensatory pick at 99 opens doors for A. Quarterback-like, Garrett Newsmeyer. Fans are buzzing about the drama from day 1, but the real impact hits if these moves feel gaps at receiver and may be under center. Steelers' brass knows they can't afford another slip-up.
With the board still shaking, Pittsburgh's got ammo to build momentum, keeping eye on those trades as the night unfolds.
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