Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay identifies Doubs as the sensible No. 2 option behind Metcalf, noting Doubs’ breakout 2025 campaign (55 receptions, 724 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns) despite Green Bay’s crowded receiving corps.
The Steelers currently lack a reliable WR2. Behind Metcalf, Calvin Austin III led the group last season with 31 receptions for 372 yards and three touchdowns, underscoring the need for a more consistent second option.
Pittsburgh also enters free agency with substantial cap space—about $36.8 million, ranking ninth in the league, per Spotrac—giving the team flexibility to pursue a high-end addition at receiver without compromising other offseason plans.
Doubs’ fit in Pittsburgh centers on his route-running and quickness, traits that could help him immediately emerge as the team’s clear WR2 and potentially reach a 1,000-yard season in his fifth year, especially with increased target volume alongside Metcalf.
Beyond immediate production, adding Doubs would ease the Steelers’ draft strategy. If Doubs is in the fold, Pittsburgh could eschew an earlyWR selection at 21st overall and instead address other needs such as offensive line, secondary help, or the quarterback of the future.
Doubs is slated to be a free agent this offseason, and the discussion around him as a top target for Pittsburgh reflects the broader plan to elevate the passing game and maximize Metcalf’s impact in 2026.
