Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk previously reported that the Steelers are “in play” to trade for Jets WR Allen Lazard after they sent WR George Pickens to the Cowboys.

This was due to the obvious connection between Lazard and QB Aaron Rodgers, who has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Steelers.

Pittsburgh has yet to add another notable receiver since moving Pickens, but they are meeting with free agent WR Gabe Davis.

There has been some recent speculation about Lazard ending up with the Steelers. However, Florio now reports Lazard “sees a very real potential benefit to proving his ability to function at an acceptable level without Rodgers as his quarterback.”

Lazard would fit more of a run-heavy offense due to his size and blocking, so it’s no guarantee that the Jets would e

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