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\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

Following the\u00a0signing of Aaron Rodgers, a veteran wide receiver wants to play with the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

The Steelers added star receiver DK Metcalf via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason, but the team could use more depth at the position after trading away George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

With Rodgers talking about retirement in 2026, this is the season for the Steelers to be all-in on trying to win a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

A new wide receiver for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers?<\/h2>\n
\"Jun
Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) drops back to pass during minicamp at their South Side facility. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During his appearance at a local youth camp on Saturday, Tyler Boyd told Pittsburgh Sports Now that he\u00a0would love to sign\u00a0with the Steelers for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely,\u201d Boyd said. \u201cAll my family is here. I\u2019d be able to have the majority of them be able to support me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boyd, 30, grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2013-2015 before being drafted by the Steelers\u2019 AFC North rival, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the second round of the 2016 draft.<\/p>\n

Tyler Boyd has a connection with Mike Tomlin<\/h2>\n
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Jun 10, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during minicamp at their South Side facility. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boyd claims he has a strong relationship with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m real cool with (Mike) Tomlin,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s always been a good person\u2026 When I was at Pitt, we had a good relationship. After practice, I\u2019d walk over there, talk to (Antonio Brown) and those guys, talk to Tomlin, and he\u2019d just pick at different things\u2013where I could get better and get some guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we had a great friendship. If it happens, it happens. If not, it is what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boyd has played in 136 games and has recorded 552 receptions for 6,390 yards, and 31 touchdowns. His production decreased with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, recording just 39 receptions for 390 yards.<\/p>\n

Given the Titans\u2019 struggles at quarterback last season, Boyd\u2019s numbers shouldn\u2019t be too concerning.<\/p>\n

\"Cincinnati
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) reacts during warm ups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Following the\u00a0signing of Aaron Rodgers, a veteran wide receiver wants to play with the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0in the upcoming season. 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