This week's edition of the PFR mailbag touches on the wide receiver angle as it pertains to the trade deadline, the Giants' offseason outlook and the 49ers' and Texans' quarterback situations.
Ian asks:
If the Dolphins and Saints aren't posturing about keeping [Jaylen] Waddle and [Chris] Olave, which WRs are truly available at the deadline? Will the Steelers land one?
First off, I would agree in thinking neither Waddle nor Olave will (or should) be dealt. Both teams require an influx of young talent to rebound from where they are now. Trading away players in their 20s who have term remaining on their deals is the opposite of what Miami and New Orleans need to be doing.
With that in mind, let’s focus on pending free agents who have been mentioned as trade candidates. Jakobi Meyers is the top name to watch; he asked to be dealt this summer, the Raiders are (all but) out of playoff contention and he topped 1,000 yards last year. Teams have called about Meyers, and he would no doubt welcome the chance to help his market value on a contender as opposed to riding out the season in Vegas – something the team would apparently be onboard with as well.
