Steelers to acquire Mike Williams, Preston Smith in separate trades ahead of deadline: reports

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-2 following their win over the New York Giants, and sit atop the AFC North. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask if the Steelers can win the AFC North behind Russell Wilson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are loading up for a playoff run.

The Steelers are set to acquire wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets and edge rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports.

The Steelers have been trying to acquire a wide receiver since the offseason. They missed out on Brandon Aiyuk and Davante Adams, and were reportedly nearing a deal for Christian Kirk before he was injured.

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New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates a first-down reception against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images)

The Jets are receiving a 2025 fifth-round pick in the Williams deal, while the Packers are receiving a 2025 seventh-round pick for Smith.

Last season with the Los Angeles Chargers, Williams tore his ACL and signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Jets. 

Once the Jets acquired Adams, it seemed Williams would end up being the odd man out, as the receiver room became crowded with Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, and Malachi Corley all in the fold. 

With the Jets, Williams caught 12 passes for 166 yards over nine games. 

In his career, the 30-year-old has 321 receptions for 4972 yards and 31 touchdowns over eight seasons. 

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Mike Williams of the Jets made this catch but the Denver Broncos edged New York 10-9 at MetLife Stadium. (IMAGN)

The pairing of Russell Wilson and Williams has the potential to