Report: Steelers WR James Washington Has Requested a Trade

Wide receiver James Washington is looking to be traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Former second-round pick James Washington has requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

Washington, 25, is reportedly looked for a move based on his lack of playtime last season and through the early parts of training camp. 

Steelers’ WR James Washington, a former 2018 second-round pick, has approached the Steelers and requested a trade based on his limited playtime last season and so far this preseason, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2021

Washington caught 30 passes for 392 yards and five touchdowns in 2020. In 2019, he posted 44 catches for 735 yards and three touchdowns.

He was targeted twice in the Steelers’ first preseason game and finished with no catches.

The Steelers' wide receiver is crowded after the team re-signed JuJu Smith-Schuster. Washington is competing for reps with Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool and Smith-Schuster, along with two receiving tight ends in Eric Ebron and Pat Freiermuth. 

Noah Strackbein is a Publisher with AllSteelers. Follow Noah on Twitter @NoahStrack, and AllSteelers @si_steelers.

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