DK Metcalf to get new partner as Steelers eye WR pick (Image via: Getty Images) As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin the 2026 offseason, they have important decisions to make about their roster. Quarterback and wide receiver are the team’s biggest areas of need, and the choices they make in the coming months could have a big impact on the season. With uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ potential return, the Steelers’ depth chart at QB is thin, leaving Will Howard and Mason Rudolph as the only known options if Rodgers moves on.Wide receiver, meanwhile, presents its own set of challenges. DK Metcalf led a struggling group in 2025, a room that underperformed even compared to previous seasons. Metcalf himself failed to fully meet expectations, leaving the Steelers with a glaring need for a complementary playmaker at the position.
Drafting Denzel Boston could strengthen Pittsburgh’s WR depth
Denzel Boston | 2025 Highlights
Mock drafts have already started to speculate on Pittsburgh’s approach, and NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah suggests the Steelers could select Washington wideout Denzel Boston with the No. 21 overall pick. “The Steelers must find someone to complement DK Metcalf. Boston is another big, physical receiver to play opposite the two-time Pro Bowler,” Jeremiah wrote.Boston’s biggest strengths are his size and ability to make contested catches, which could make him a reliable weapon between the 20-yard lines and near the end zone. He runs routes well enough and provides a steady option in the passing game, especially on intermediate throws. These qualities could give the Steelers’ receiving group the boost it has been missing in recent seasons.That said, Boston isn’t perfect. He can struggle to create separation because he doesn’t have elite speed, and while his route-running is solid, it’s not top-tier. He may not be the deep-play threat the Steelers need, but he could still serve as a dependable complement to DK Metcalf.Picking a first-round wide receiver would show that the Steelers are serious about fixing their receiver problem. Boston’s size, strength, and sure hands could bring the Steelers some much-needed consistency. Playing alongside him, Metcalf would have a reliable partner, and the offense would have more ways to make plays.If the Steelers pick Boston or a similar wide receiver in the 2026 draft, it would be a solid step toward improving the offense. He could help right away while also giving the team a more balanced and flexible attack for the future. A player who can complement Metcalf and make an immediate impact could really change things for the team, both now and down the road.