The Pittsburgh Steelers have been named the best fit for one of the top remaining free agents on the market.
NFL.com's Kevin Patra listed the Steelers as the top landing spot for wide receiver Keenan Allen, who spent the 2024 campaign with the Chicago Bears.
"If the Steelers want to finally break through their playoff doldrums, why not keep the party going with another veteran searching for a ring? Allen has dealt with injuries and struggled at times last year in Chicago, but he can still generate separation and would provide Aaron Rodgers with another experienced player who understands the nuances of the position," Patra wrote.
Allen wasn't as effective as he usually is in 2024, as the veteran tallied 70 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games with the Bears. Just two years ago, in 2023 with the Los Angeles Chargers, Allen posted 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns with a career-high 108 receptions.
The Steelers need to add a capable No.2 receiver to pair with DK Metcalf, and though Allen isn't the most dynamic player, the 33-year-old could provide adequate production as a secondary pass-catcher in Arthur Smith's offense.
The six-time Pro Bowler would also be a solid security blanket for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and take a ton of pressure off Metcalf, who is set to carry most of the receiving load this year with George Pickens getting moved to the Dallas Cowboys.
During his 12-year tenure with the Chargers, Allen notched six 1,000-yard seasons and five campaigns with over 100 catches. Though he is no longer that level of a player, the California product would bolster Pittsburgh's offense and shouldn't demand a massive contract.
Allen has stated that he isn't interested in playing with the Steelers. However, the 2017 AP Comeback Player of the Year also said that playing with Rodgers intrigues him, so there's still a chance he could land in Pittsburgh if all other options are off the table.
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