NFL Free Agency: Steelers WR to Commanders?

The Washington Commanders could sign a Pittsburgh Steelers free agent this offseason.

Jeremy Brener | Jan 29, 2025

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images / Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are looking for ways to improve their roster through free agency this spring.

One area the Commanders need improvement in is at the wide receiver position. Getting a true No. 2 receiver for Jayden Daniels could elevate the offense even more than it was this past season.

Bleacher Report writer Alex Kay suggests that Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Mike Williams could make sense.

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) reacts as he takes the field against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

What does Williams bring to the table?

"Few receivers possess the combination of size, speed and ball-tracking abilities that Williams brings to the table. Even in an underwhelming 2024 season, Williams still managed to post a respectable 14.2 yards per reception—just 1.3 yards off his career average—while working with a pair of past-their-prime signal-callers in flawed offensive systems," Kay writes.

"A team desperate for size in the receiving corps and a true red-zone threat could do far worse than kicking the tires on Williams. If he returns 100 percent health and gets utilized correctly in a potent pass-heavy scheme, Williams will be racking up cost-effective scores and making a difference on his cheap projected contract in 2025."

Williams has been on a whirlwind over the past 12 months going from the Los Angeles Chargers to the New York Jets before a trade to the Steelers in the middle of the season.

Perhaps joining a contending team that could offer him a decent-sized role is the route Williams wants to go down, and the Commanders could certainly provide that.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Published Jan 29, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.