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What a quiet trade deadline tells us about the 2027 Cardinals

Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley believes the team is closer to competing for a championship than its lack of activity at the NFL trade deadline might suggest.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•2 min read•Updated November 11, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
Key points
  • Reports suggested that the 6-2 Steelers were among teams interested in wide receiver talent, and even when updates pointed to a more modest approach at the deadline, the team failed to pull off even a single move.
  • We respect that the Steelers are hesitant to trade draft capital with the future of the quarterback position still up in the air, but the team failing to even pull off one modest move was extremely disappointing.
  • For what will be Aaron Rodgers' final season in the league, the Steelers had every opportunity at the deadline to give him a vote of confidence by upgrading their roster for a deep playoff run.

“I think the Steelers are very, very close, but they’re a receiver, skill guy away, in my opinion.” “It’s gonna be the same thing.” Former #Steelers OC @thetoddhaley questions if the team can hang with the big dogs of the AFC in January after a 'disappointing' trade deadline.

Additional details
  • When the NFL trade deadline slammed shut on Tuesday, Nov.
  • You better add the talent you need.” Pittsburgh's decision to act at the trade deadline does not necessarily mean the team cannot make a postseason run.
  • But, as Schultz reported, “Arizona gave off the impression they don’t want to trade a franchise icon.” That is despite ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealing earlier in the week that Baker “would love to play for a contender.” Baker mentioned a similar preference after last week’s game.
  • The Steelers rank 21st in offensive expected points added per play against man coverage, an area where another receiver capable of winning one-on-one matchups could have helped Rodgers.
  • Jacksonville acquired safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackles Davon Godchaux and Jordan Davis ahead of the deadline, making multiple investments in its defense.

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