Steelers sign former Super Bowl-winning WR despite lingering QB questions

Matthew Wadleigh

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The Pittsburgh Steelers did take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft - although it was not Shedeur Sanders. Instead, the Steelers drafted Ohio State QB Will Howard on Day 3 as the quarterback questions swirl even more. 

Will Aaron Rodgers sign? Or will one of Howard, Skylar Thompson or Mason Rudolph be the QB1? 

Well, the Steelers did make a roster move on Monday, although it was at the wide receiver position. The Steelers agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million with veteran Robert Woods, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network

Woods was a second-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in the 2013 NFL Draft after a strong career with the USC Trojans. He then spent four seasons with the Bills before playing five years with the Los Angeles Rams, including being a part of the Super Bowl-winning squad, although he did not play in Super Bowl LVI due to an injury suffered earlier in the season. 

Woods then spent the 2022 season with the Tennessee Titans before playing with the Houston Texans the last two years. In his career, Woods has two 1,000-plus yard seasons, both of which came with the Rams in 2018 and 2019. 

In 2024, Woods caught just 20 passes for 203 yards with no scores, and he has just one touchdown combined over the last two seasons. Still, the veteran is an excellent locker-room presence and some insurance in the WR room, especially with trade rumors swirling regarding George Pickens. 

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Matthew Wadleigh

Matthew Wadleigh is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He was born and raised in Southern California and grew up a San Diego sports fan (yes, it’s tough, except for Aztecs hoops). Matthew went to Fresno State as a journalism major and got to see Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Paul George and Aaron Judge in person. Matthew has written for publications including ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Fansided, Trojans Wire, UCLA Wire and Buffaloes Wire.