Steelers Miss Out on Jakobi Meyers; Chargers Strengthen Offensive Line

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Steelers Miss Out on Jakobi Meyers; Chargers Strengthen Offensive Line

The Pittsburgh Steelers aimed to strengthen their roster before the NFL trade deadline, particularly targeting wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Despite their interest, the Las Vegas Raiders ultimately dealt Meyers to the Jacksonville Jaguars, who provided a more compelling offer, which included a fourth- and a sixth-round pick in 2026. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this development on “The Pat McAfee Show,” highlighting the strong competition for the receiver.

Steelers’ Trade Attempt for Jakobi Meyers

Jakobi Meyers, who had 32 receptions for 352 yards this season, was a key target for the Steelers. General Manager Omar Khan had multiple draft picks at his disposal, including three third-round and two fourth-round selections. Analysts expressed disappointment that the Steelers did not close the deal for Meyers.

Miami Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle Situation

Another wide receiver generating buzz was Jaylen Waddle of the Miami Dolphins. Rumors suggested he could have been available for trade. However, discussions indicated that any interested team would need to offer a first-round pick and additional compensation, a demand no team was willing to meet.

Waddle’s Career Stats

Total receptions: 350
Total receiving yards: 4,715
Total touchdowns: 24
Games played: 71

Los Angeles Chargers Acquire Offensive Lineman

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers sought to bolster their offensive line by trading for Trevor Penning from the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers sent a sixth-round pick for Penning, who was selected 19th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. This acquisition aimed to address injuries sustained by key players Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, with another tackle, Bobby Hart, also sidelined due to injury during their last game.

Local College Hockey Honors

In addition to NFL updates, local college hockey players earned accolades for their performances. Tanner Klimpke from Robert Morris University was named the Atlantic Hockey America Forward of the Week after scoring three goals in two games against Niagara. Meanwhile, J.J. Wiebusch of Penn State received the Big Ten’s Second Star of the Week, contributing to his team’s success with key scoring plays.