Steelers Projected as Possible Landing Spot for Six-Time Pro Bowl Receiver
After the sudden retirement of Mike Williams, there's a good chance that Keenan Allen returns to the franchise that he called home for 11 seasons with the now-Los Angeles Chargers.
But if he doesn't, why not Pittsburgh?
Allen established himself very quickly as a force in the NFL during his rookie season when he posted 71 catches for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns. He finished second in AP Offensive Rookie of the Year voting.
Since then, the former Cal product has made six Pro Bowls while totaling 11,274 yards on 974 catches and scored 66 touchdowns across 12 years.
Allen is 33, but still has a lot to offer a team that needs a veteran presence in the room. That could be why PFSN thinks the Steelers are a good landing spot for the top free agent wideout on the market right now.
"Keenan Allen didn't have a bad year in 2024 by any means; it just wasn't up to his standard," PFSN wrote. "He finished with a career low in yards per game in his lone season in Chicago. However, he still finished top 50 in all key receiving categories with 70 catches, 744 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. At 33 years old, Allen isn't the athlete he once was, and he wasn't ever an elite speedster at his peak. However, he's still an incredibly smart slot receiver who knows how to work himself open.
"There's still plenty of value he can bring as a No. 3 receiver for a playoff contender, assuming he doesn't just jump back in with the Chargers."
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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