The Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines when it was announced that they had acquired corner Jalen Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith, and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Miami Dolphins. While it certainly came at a cost — Pittsburgh had to part ways with star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to get the deal over the line — it’s obvious that the Steelers are serious about winning now, or at least remaining competitive. But, now the question moves to this: How will this trade impact the Steelers, and does it help them become a legitimate force in the AFC?
There are obviously still questions lingering about the Steelers going into this season. Having signed veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, many have wondered if the future Hall of Famer can still go at 41 years old, especially coming off an underwhelming stint with the New York Jets. There is also the ongoing saga of T.J. Watt’s contract situation, which could be one of the most destructive holdouts in the NFL this season should things not get resolved. And we haven’t even mentioned the lack of a true WR2 yet. But these are separate issues, and we’ll try to make things as uncomplicated as possible.
