With their need at wide receiver, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly "done some homework" on a New England Patriots wide receiver who looks like he's going to be cut this offseason.

The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we’re at 18 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are just over two weeks away from their Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. It will be the first time the first-strin

However, there aren’t many downsides to the Steelers giving Heyward a pay bump. It’s a good look to reward one of the team’s top defensive players over the past decade-plus, and with over $35 million in top-51 cap space, they have plenty of room to make the financial details work.

Last year, the Steelers drafted wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round, but only got six snaps out of him as a rookie, thanks to ankle and hamstring injuries. This year, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes Wilson can be a big part of the offense.

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive lineman Cam Heyward returned to practice on Tuesday, ending a hold-in that had carried on over the last few weeks as he looks to renew his contract.

Aaron Rodgers won't play in the Steelers' preseason finale at the Panthers on Thursday, coach Mike Tomlin said.

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, edge T.J. Watt, defensive lineman Cam Heyward and wide receiver DK Metcalf will not play. Every other player is in the mix to see at least a few snaps, Tomlin said.

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin ruled outside linebacker T.J. Watt, defensive lineman Cam Heyward, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and wide receiver DK Metcalf for the team’s final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.

In our latest mock draft update, a huge run on quarterbacks leaves the Steelers without an option in the first round so they go with Cam Heyward's replacement instead.