Steelers Evaluate Alexander, Johnson, Limited WR Options

The Pittsburgh Steelers, entering the 2025 NFL season with Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback, are actively addressing key roster needs at wide receiver and cornerback. They are considering adding former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander on a potentially low-cost, one-year deal to bolster their secondary, complementing current starters Darius Slay and Joey Porter Jr. At wide receiver, while DK Metcalf leads the corps, the team is exploring options beyond Calvin Austin and recently acquired players like Robert Woods and Roman Wilson, with trade candidates such as New Orleans' Chris Olave mentioned as potential future assets. Undrafted wide receiver Brandon Johnson has emerged as a sleeper candidate for the roster, receiving high praise from receivers coach Zach Azzanni, who values Johnson's physicality and potential to contribute significantly this season. Despite attempts to sign marquee free-agent receivers, the Steelers have faced challenges including low-balled offers and rejections from players like Keenan Allen. Meanwhile, the New York Giants face a kicker competition between veteran Graham Gano and promising second-year kicker Jude McAtamney, whose strong practice performances could lead to a camp battle amid Gano's injury and contract complications.