Ever since Diontae Johnson was traded to the Panthers, the Steelers have been searching for a wide receiver. It is said that they were on the verge of signing one of the best free agents, but circumstances have since changed.
Tyler Boyd, a former wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh are at a standstill, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.
Kaboly stated, “They’re trying to wait out Tyler Boyd,” during “The Fan Morning Show” on 93.7 The Fan. “I’m not entirely sure how this will work out in the end. I am aware that he desires a higher salary than what they are giving him.”
Boyd is the fan favorite to help fill the void left by Johnson. He grew up in Clairton, Pa., and played collegiate ball at the University of Pittsburgh.
Last week, Kaboly revealed that Pittsburgh and Boyd have a ” as well. On Monday, he “Some people (not all) inside Steelers are not 100% on board with signing Boyd.”
The turn of events caught many people off guard, but if he’s overvaluing himself over a week after the start of free agency, that’s the problem.
However, the 29-year-old has been one of the most reliable wide receivers in the league, posting at least 50 catches and 650 receiving yards in the last six seasons.
