Steelers' Draft-Day Trades for Super Bowl Run

0:00It's March 26th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Pittsburgh Steelers have made solid strides since hiring a new head coach and bolstering their roster in key spots. General Manager Omar Khan deserves credit for fixing weaknesses without spinning big or giving up major assets. Still, a couple of smart trades could push them over the top heading into the 2026 season. One idea involves trading linebacker Nick Herbig to the Kansas City Chiefs. In return, the Steelers would land the Chiefs 9th overall draft pick while Kansas City gains an edge rusher and slides back in the order. The Chiefs keep their other first round selections, making this a win for both sides. That high pick could let Pittsburgh grab a cornerstone player like Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs, Y receiver Karnel Tate, or Top Tackle, or Cornerback. He means losing Herbig at a prime age, but drafting a lead talent at a knee position which strengthened the defense long term.

1:02Meanwhile, the Steelers could snag wide receiver Jaylen Hyatt from the New York Giants for just a late round pick. At 24 years old, in a former third rounder, Hyatt has fallen out of favor there with a new coach in place. He brings speed and potential as depth, possibly posting 350-450 receiving yards in the right system. These low-cost moves would add proven upside without disrupting the rebuild, setting up Pittsburgh for a stronger run in 2026 and beyond.