Two Patriots WRs emerge as newest potential Pittsburgh Steelers trade targets

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been searching for wide receiver help for months, and while Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III put together solid performances against the New York Giants, the team still could use another wide receiver. Names have been thrown around all month, but with the names continuing to dwindle down, there are only so many options with other teams lurking for wide receiver help.

It seems the most likely trade target for needy wide receiver teams will be former Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, but because of NFL rules, the Steelers are prohibited from trading for Johnson.

However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that the New England Patriots plan to sell. The Patriots are reportedly looking to sell off veteran players, just as they did with pass rusher Josh Uche on Monday.

Rapoport states that wide receivers K.J. Osborn and Kendrick Bourne could both be on the move. The Patriots would need a more significant package to move on from Bourne, who is returning from a torn ACL suffered last year. Osborn signed a one-year deal with the Patriots after flourishing in Minnesota; however, in seven games, he has just 77 receiving yards this season.

Osborn could be had for a late-day three pick, while Bourne will cost a bigger package than the Steelers might offer him. Either way, both players are now added to the bucket of options that the Steelers could look to make before the trade deadline.

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