Steelers Linked to High-Impact Trade to Improve Defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 8 tied at the top of the AFC North division race with the Cleveland Browns. Mike McCarthy has gotten off to a 5-2 start to begin his tenure with his hometown franchise. While the Steelers may have a 5-2 record, things haven’t always looked pretty. They defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 20-13, the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 by a final score of 27-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 26-19, and the New Orleans Saints 16-10. A win is a win in the NFL. However, there is no doubt that Pittsburgh would prefer to be winning in more convincing fashion. With that being said, the Steelers have some clear needs ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline. There has been a lot of speculation that they could look to make a move or two. Keeping that in mind, a new suggestion has been made that would see Pittsburgh swing a high-impact trade to improve the defensive side of the football. Pittsburgh Steelers Named Potential Budda Baker Trade Destination Over the last few years, Budda Baker has been constantly rumored as a potential trade candidate. Despite all of the rumors, the Arizona Cardinals have decided to hold onto him. Just a couple of weeks before this year’s trade deadline, Baker remains a trade candidate. The Athletic recently named the Steelers as one of the teams who could be a trade destination for Baker. They also named the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions as potential suitors. “Baker is one of the more expensive players on our list. He is in the second season of a three-year extension he signed in 2024,” they wrote. “But Baker has no guaranteed money on his contract in 2027, and the Cardinals would take on only $3.06 million in dead money in 2027 if they trade him before the deadline. Baker is a playmaking defensive back who can make an impact as a blitzer, in coverage and against the run. Through six weeks, he was ninth in splash plays among defensive backs. So far this season, Baker has played in all seven games for the Cardinals. He has racked up 44 total tackles to go along with 3.5 sacks, an interception, and four defended passes. Only time will tell whether or not Arizona is actually open to dealing him. If the Cardinals are open to the idea, the Steelers should at least place a call to see what it would take to acquire him. More NFL News Colts Could Drop Major Hint About Jonathan Taylor Trade Plans Raiders’ Kirk Cousins Lands New Trade Update Amid Rumors Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle Eagles’ Zack Baun Reportedly Drawing Interest from NFC Contender Packers Urged to Consider Surprising Wide Receiver Move The post Steelers Linked to High-Impact Trade to Improve Defense appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .