PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are far from finished bolstering their offense this offseason. Beyond the ongoing Aaron Rodgers situation, the team still needs to address two key offensive line spots and add another dynamic wide receiver to the mix.
Wide receiver offers the most flexibility, with the Steelers heavily scouting the position ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. A first-round selection wouldn’t shock anyone, but they could also strike gold elsewhere—potentially through a savvy trade.
The NFL landscape shifted dramatically when the Denver Broncos acquired star wideout Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster deal, crowding their receiver room and creating potential opportunities for other teams. The Steelers were previously linked to Waddle but balked at the steep first-round price. Now, they could capitalize on Denver’s surplus.
In a proposed mock trade, Pittsburgh swoops in for a high-upside addition: Broncos wide receiver and return specialist Marvin Mims Jr.
The Steelers could acquire the explosive 23-year-old using one of their sixth-round picks—an absolute bargain with massive potential upside. Mims, a former second-round pick out of Oklahoma, saw his role diminish in Denver with the arrivals of Troy Franklin and now Waddle. Despite a step back in production last season (37 receptions for 322 yards and 1 TD in 15 games), his raw talent remains elite.
What makes this a true heist? Mims led the NFL in punt return yards in 2025 with 452 yards on 29 returns (15.6 avg.), including a 70-yard long and one touchdown. He also added 25 kickoff returns for 658 yards. Pittsburgh currently lacks a reliable return threat, and Mims fills that void while providing slot receiver versatility—the exact piece the Steelers need inside.
At just 23, Mims brings three years of NFL experience (48 games played, 13 starts, 8 career receiving touchdowns) and one more year on his rookie contract before hitting free agency in 2027. Compared to Steelers rookie Roman Wilson—who has limited snaps in just 14 career games—Mims offers proven production and special teams impact.
This low-cost move costs Pittsburgh virtually nothing while addressing multiple needs: a speedy slot option for the offense and an electric returner for special teams. With Denver overloaded at receiver post-Waddle trade, the Broncos might be eager to move Mims for draft capital.
If the Steelers pull this off, the AFC North just got significantly faster—an
