Despite selecting a wide receiver in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft, there are still rumors swirling about the Pittsburgh Steelers potentially seeking a wide receiver this summer. Pittsburgh Steelers could sign or trade are rumored to be considering targeting a wide receiver this summer, but cornerback could be an even bigger need. Xavien Howard , a free agent, is seen as an intriguing potential target.
Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox suggested that this is the case. According to Knox, the Steelers should think about pursuing Howard as a free agent.The report by Knox from May 6 recommended that the Steelers could consider targeting Howard.
The Steelers added several starting-caliber players in the draft, but did not find a replacement for departed cornerback Patrick Peterson. Knox wrotePittsburgh traded for Donte Jackson earlier in the offseason, but may need more depth at the position.
Xavien Howard, a four-time Pro Bowler, is available and could be a good fit for the Steelers. Although he had a foot injury in 2023 and was released by the Miami Dolphins to save money, he seems to be healthy now.
Howard made Howard made three consecutive Pro Bowls before his injury-plagued 2023 season. He also led the NFL in interceptions twice — 2018 and 2020, and was selected for the All-Pro team during each of those seasons, including first-team All-Pro in 2020.
In the last season, he had 45 combined tackles, 12 pass defenses, and 1 interception in 13 games.
Throughout his eight-year career, Howard has earned $86.59 million according to Spotrac.
