Steelers' Plan B: Max Iheanachor After WR Lemon Slip

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Pittsburgh Steelers went into the 2026 NFL draft hunting for wide receiver help, eyeing USC's McCuy Lemon at their 21st overall. Pick. But the Philadelphia Eagles pulled a fast one, trading up from 23rd with the Dallas Cowboys to snack him at 20th, leaving the Steelers. Empty handed on their top target. The Steelers had even called Lemon right before their turn, signaling he was their guy after missing out on quarterbacks like Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson. With no Aaron Rodgers update, General Manager Omar Khan shifted to Plan B for a receiver. But the trade caught them off guard, forcing a pivot to. Arizona State offensive tackle, Max Ihanakor instead. Former Steeler Bright McFadden ripped the team, calling them sore losers and unprepared against the division rivals' move. Still, analysts see Upside in Ihanakor, a late starter with Raw Talent who could lock

1:00down their young offensive line, especially after signing. Better in Michael Pittman, Jr. Now Day 2 kicks off with the Steelers holding the 53rd pick, plus 3 in the 3rd round, at 76, 85, and 99. NFL insider Tom Policero says, watch for Khan to get aggressive, maybe trading up for receivers like Washington's Denzel Boston, Alabama's Jeremy, Burmard, or Louisville. Hills, Chris Bill. That WR need lingers to boost the offense under new coach Mike McCarthy, so expect fireworks as they build around their stars and push for them. Missing Spark.