Steelers' Omar Khan Plotting Season-Changing 'Aggressive' Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been mentioned big time in trade talks as the NFL trade deadline quickly approaches on Tuesday. At 4:00 PM ET, the NFL trade deadline for the 2025 season will officially close. This marks the final opportunity for Steelers General Manager Omar Khan to improve the roster via trade before the deadline passes. With the urgency of the moment, every move could have a significant impact on Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl hopes.

This season has become an all-in campaign for the Steelers, especially with Aaron Rodgers signaling that he intends to play only one more NFL season. Although some are starting to believe Rodgers may come back for the 2026 season. Many pundits believe the Steelers need to make a move to upgrade their wide receiver room, potentially targeting a high-profile wide receiver to pair with DK Metcalf. The urgency is clear: the team wants to maximize Rodgers’ one season in Pittsburgh and put themselves in the best possible position to contend.

Adding fuel to the speculation, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin teased that a big trade could be coming on Tuesday before the deadline. NFL insider James Palmer of Bleacher Report reported that Khan and the Steelers have been among the most aggressive teams actively pursuing various trade targets. With the clock ticking, all eyes will be on Pittsburgh to see whether Khan pulls off a move that could reshape the team for the remainder of the season.

"I've been hearing Pittsburgh is definitely out there being aggressive," Palmer said while speaking during a Bleacher Report live stream on Tuesday. "They are looking at different players."

Palmer has heard all Tuesday morning that the Steelers are one of the most active teams as the trade deadline gets closer. 

With just under two hours to go at the time of writing, all eyes are on Khan to see if he can find a new weapon for his 41-year-old quarterback just as the critical stretch of the 2025 season begins.

"Pittsburgh is one of those teams throughout the morning that has been mentioned to me as an aggressive team," Palmer said.

The Steelers are currently 5-3 and sitting in first place in the AFC North. Many were uncertain what to expect from Rodgers coming to the Steel City at this stage in his career. There were also concerns he might be a distraction or not a good teammate. However, Rodgers has been the complete opposite, emerging as an excellent leader for the team.

With the playoffs expected for Pittsburgh, the opportunity to end the drought is now. Tomlin hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2016 NFL season, and that stretch has added pressure from fans and the media alike. The urgency to succeed is palpable throughout the organization.

This is why the Steelers are being so aggressive right at the trade deadline, trying to make their roster as Super Bowl-ready as possible. Every move could make a difference as they aim to capitalize on Rodgers’ final season and put themselves in prime position for a deep playoff run.

Steelers' Omar Khan Is Not Asleep At The Wheel

Many Steelers fans have been wondering where Khan has been. Big, season-altering moves have already taken place across the league for competitive teams, yet the Steelers have been somewhat idle. 

That doesn’t mean Khan isn’t working hard to improve the roster—he clearly is. Now, Steelers fans wait to see if a move will come before the trade deadline closes.

Do you expect to see the Steelers make a season-altering move before the trade deadline hits on Tuesday? Why or why not?