2. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be on pace to win the AFC North by default, as every other team in the division is battling through an absurd amount of injuries. The present-day version of Aaron Rodgers might be good enough to win games against lesser competition by relying on the defense, but he’s not good enough to singlehandedly power this squad to a championship. He’ll need more help, and a Rashid Shaheed trade could be the best way to bolster the receiving depth chart.
The D.K. Metcalf trade has worked wonders, and now it’s time to complete the room with Rashid Shaheed. Rodgers can’t push the ball downfield like he used to, so having someone like Shaheed who can take the top off of defenses could be a godsend. The Steelers are going all-in on 2025, and Shaheed could help this team play deep into January.
