K.J. Osborn, a wide receiver who joined the team this offseason as an upgrade, has been cut by the New England Patriots. Nevertheless, Osborn only appeared in seven games, recording seven receptions for 57 yards during that time. The Patriots are choosing to let him sign with a contender after he was sidelined for the second half of the season.
Is the Pittsburgh Steelers that team? The Steelers are unsure of how long George Pickens will be sidelined due to his hamstring issue. Osborn is a seasoned wide receiver who has worked under a scheme like to Kevin O. Connell’s and Arthur Smith’s with the Vikings.
Osborn was one of football’s more underappreciated wide receivers in 2023. For 655 yards and seven scores, he hauled in 50 passes. The Steelers currently lack a big-bodied athlete who would win over the center of the field, like Osborn, who had three consecutive seasons with 500 yards or more of receiving yards prior to this season.
Since the release occurs after the trade deadline, waivers apply to all released players. Therefore, the Steelers would have to file a claim for Osborn and hope that he would arrive at their location if they wanted to land him.
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