Three former All-Pro wide receivers previously linked as Pittsburgh Steelers trade targets have come and gone, with little to show for the Steel City. 32-year-old receiver DeAndre Hopkins has found a new quarterback to catch passes from, and unfortunately for all Russell Wilson fans, it’s not Mr. Unstoppable, but instead three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes.

As if Steelers fans couldn’t dread the Christmas Day matchup with Kansas City even more, with a current undefeated record of 6-0 on the season, the Chiefs made a blockbuster trade to acquire Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans for a conditional fifth place. -round choice.

Will Pittsburgh finally stop losing out on the wide receiver trade market and bring a playmaker to a WR-needy Steelers team? While Russ will be cooking regardless, Steelers GM Omar Khan could set up his QB for success with such a trade.

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers lose WR trade target to 2024 AFC opponent