It does not seem like the Pittsburgh Steelers will be able to get wide receiver Courtland Sutton from the Denver Broncos. But Steelers Now’s Nick Farabaugh recommended a potential new trade target for Pittsburgh — New York Giants wideout Darius Slayton.
Farabaugh argued the Steelers could pursue Slayton to start alongside emerging star receiver George Pickens.
“This could be a smart move for the Steelers if they were willing to give up some draft picks,” Farabaugh wrote. “Slayton is still on an affordable contract, and a new contract won't cost a lot.
“In theory, the team will need to pay George Pickens after this season, and Slayton’s contract won't prevent them from doing that, even if a new deal is made.”
Farabaugh noted that Slayton has never had over 800 receiving yards in his five-year NFL career. However, he has been very consistent, reaching 700 or more receiving yards in four of his five seasons.
At the 2019 NFL combine, Slayton ran he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds. Only five wideout prospects finished the 40-yard dash in under that time at the 2024 NFL combine. As Farabaugh mentioned, Slayton needs a new deal after this season. But he will likely be affordable.
His current contract is a 2-year deal worth $12 million. The contract included a $3.5 million signing bonus. Steelers Now’s Nick Farabaugh argued the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider pursuing veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton to pair him with George Pickens.
