Pittsburgh Steelers News - PIT Showing Interest In WR Michael Thomas + Will Cam Heyward Hold Out?

Steelers news on Friday, May 17th, centers around the Pittsburgh Steelers showing some interest in free agent wide receiver Michael Thomas. Today on Steelers Talk, host Jack Sperry breaks down the potential fit between Thomas and the Steelers offense, and what role he could potentially fill to help Russell Wilson, Arthur Smith, and the rest of the crew get the Steelers’ offensive ship turned around in 2024. Also on today’s show, Jack lets you know if you should be worried about Cam Heyward sitting out the voluntary portion of the Steelers offseason program as he seeks a new contract, reacts to who Pro Football Focus named as the Steelers’ most underrated player, and shares his thoughts on Arthur Moats comparing DeMarvin Leal to Stephon Tuitt.
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Michael Thomas’ career PFF grades:
- 2023: 67.4
- 2022: 77.3
- 2021: DNP
- 2020: 85.2
- 2019: 90.4
- 2018: 91.3
- 2017: 90.5
- 2016: 86.4
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[@SteelersTV]

Take your pick of WR: Type 'MT' for Michael Thomas, or 'TB' for Treylon Burks

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[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

TB

[@stratocastme1134]

TB

[@smokeandapancake2893]

O- Why not bring back Martvis Bryant?

[@atticusmirandola3186]

Neither, I would rather have Sutton dk or a 9ers wr ( if I had to choose "mt")

[@julianwahly3372]

Lets not forget Thomas QBs the last several years. That definitely effected his rating even though I don't put much stock into PFF like Sperry does, especially since they cost TJ DPLOY last year.

[@julianwahly3372]

Cam is fine. I could care less about OTAs. I just want him healty for the season. They will get things figured out.

[@terrencebowen8983]

J. Warren is our most underrated in my opinion. Highsmith is definitely #2

[@redeyejedi4400]

I like Michael Thomas but he gotta stay healthy

[@Paul_21415]

Like it or not, I'd say it's safe to say we got our wr's for 2024.

[@kingoftrolls19]

Michael thomas would be a solid addition for a year. He still has alot left in the tank. problem's is his stability of staying healthy.

[@recoparson3923]

Get Burks and Thomas that wide receiver room need some bigger bodies

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Exactly 💯

[@D0NNY-JAMES]

Thanks jack for your proficient analysis on the mock draft!! And everything else that never happens in your opinion!!

[@jayyt4459]

Khan gotta hold this major LLLLLL for trading Diontae without a backup plan for a top tier receiver and now we talking bout Thomas??? Smh

[@jeffreyrichards1315]

Khan didn't trade Diontae because he had a plan for replacing him. He traded Diontae because he wanted him gone. Period.

[@leefbucks]

I don’t want nobody that has only played 7 games a season since 2019

[@cecilfletcher4404]

🎯

[@jonathanquinn7153]

Good coach could use the guys they have and succeed there was a time where they really only used 2 receivers

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Exactly 💯 💯 💯

[@EazyMoney804]

What 2 do they have right now though? Roman Wilson is unproven in the league and everybody else on the roster besides Pickens is a WR 3 or 4 at best.

[@jonathanquinn7153]

In most cases with 2 te on the field you really want one guy to take the top off the defense and we have that guy over and over, but truly I see Calvin Austin having a big year

[@julianwahly3372]

Highsmith for sure is underated but I also think Najee is too. How many podcast I have watched saying trade him or dont sign him. Sperry himself has sadi this.

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Will DeMarvin Leal make the final roster in 2024? Yes or No?

[@frankcampbell487]

Yes

[@LarryRusnock-kh9oi]

Yes

[@PYEGUY]

Yes

[@EazyMoney804]

He shouldn't but probably will

[@ronrightnowar1308]

No chance

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[@kingjahk1]

The continuous overlooking of a healthy Calvin Austin III puzzles me. What is the functional difference between a run oriented offense of that Canada dude or Arthur Smith? The O line! CA3 will shine with his reps. Thomas is solid. If we didn't get Boyd, let it go. League pundits don't dictate to Steelers business! Go ahead add Thomas. He can do a Joe Haden and surprise us with good health. Just saying. We are stacked already because of the O line. We've replaced the need for replacing Johnson. Not like replacing AB. Not even close.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Don't sleep on Scotty Miller, Quez Watkins, Van Jefferson. They can get open

[@SteelersTV]

Michael Thomas’ career PFF grades: - 2023: 67.4 - 2022: 77.3 - 2021: DNP - 2020: 85.2 - 2019: 90.4 - 2018: 91.3 - 2017: 90.5 - 2016: 86.4

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Get Both!!

[@Meneszoe]

How many WR are we getting?

[@Paul_21415]

None, lol.

[@SteelersTV]

Who is the most underrated player on the Steelers?

[@brianruiz1180]

IMO Alex highsmith and Jaylen Warren

[@atticusmirandola3186]

Honestly, ogunjobi is a great role player and makes a lot of plays. He's obviously not a top 3 or 5 guy on the d but he's underrated imo

[@PYEGUY]

Alex Highsmith

[@barrymadickiner]

TJ Watt

[@kingjahk1]

CA3

[@donmiguel4848]

I doubt Broncos give Courtland Sutton the new contract he wants, so the situation will escalate in Denver, he will demand a trade and instead of paying a WR who holds out the Broncos will rethink the situation for sure. Steelers just have to be patient and let the things evolve... Maybe we will get some additions not until the bye week when we stand 8:0 ;-)

[@xConceptz1]

Courtland Sutton is a 2 at best and wants over $20mil minimum on a new deal. Barely above average production is not worth that, not to mention the picks needed

[@donmiguel4848]

@@xConceptz1 Who had told you what Courtland Sutton wants ? You are just hallucinating like an AI and just making things up which in in your mind are probable... Last season 10TDs is not average production for a WR in the world I'm living in. Have you seen the Russ to Sutton highlights, the incredible contested catches he is capable of ?

[@tmatch6075]

Micheal Thomas could be like a CMC situation. CMC has been injured every year in Carolina, and now is in San Fran and has been in run for the OPOY. He may just need a new system to stay healthy and look like himself again.

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[@BillLambert-sq9uk]

Sadly....Thomas is probably our best option. Going with Pickens/Thomas/Wilson and the rest of #4 receivers we have is not terrible.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

I would love him. ❤️

[@donnievirgil564]

MICHAEL THOMAS

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[@mrgamerrc8055]

Calvin Austin lll

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Dam I like 👍 both 🎉but Thomas is that dude🎉

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[@mrgamerrc8055]

Yes

[@brianmcpeake2509]

They just need someone for a season then draft a top tier prospect in '25

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[@josephszczerbiak]

I’ve been saying this for weeks

[@xConceptz1]

Aiyuk to the Burgh 🔥

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[@Yawghlob]

We need top 5 wide receivers if we want to compete with the chief and bill in the playoff not a bum

[@richardwrask497]

MT, Steelers are getting any of the top trade targets. They aren’t targets because none of those teams are giving them up.

[@user-zn9jb3sk2f]

Just trade for Burks in Tennessee or bring Ju Ju back.

[@elwinvanzile3944]

If healthy, is a good pick up MT

[@edwardmaske8301]

Most underrated J. Warren RB.

[@MrBigtenn]

For insurance sign Michael Thomas. If he’s washed cut him. If he still has something in the tank he can get us through this season. Should have kept Dionte Johnson or at least got a starter for him smh

[@marrioburnett9625]

Corey Davis would be a decent number 2 .... He's only 29 and had a year off

[@ornettegray1164]

Brandon Jennings from 49rs

[@EazyMoney804]

Unpopular opinion, I like Highsmith! He's great against the run and decent in coverage, but he's becoming one dimensional as a true edge rusher. Tackles are getting hip to that spin move he's known for. With that being his go to move, he either spins into the play (taking a chance), or out of the play. He has to come up with a better arsenal of moves. Maybe try hand to hand combat training or something 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@leerudley5459]

Treylon Burks but I’m from Arkansas lol

[@mrgamerrc8055]

O, Sutton

[@xConceptz1]

I’d take Michael Thomas over Courtland Sutton who wants an insane contract for an average WR2 who is getting old. Sutton is not worth the money let alone the picks needed

[@mattdaddymatt7690]

I could get 40 catches in a 17 game season

[@ChaosSht59]

I wonder who in the hell o is 😭😭

[@user-ls5vi7zf3v]

TB

[@edwardmaske8301]

Love Thomas but the injury issue.

[@danielporter5476]

2019 was 5 years ago the Steelers should sign AB next with ur logic 😂

[@Dre_Guwop]

DeMarvin Leal is the type of player to leave the Steelers and have a good future. Can’t give up on him yet.

[@scottdurkee9162]

Damn…it’s down to m. Thomas ?? Mr. Can’t stay healthy ??? Give up a #1 for next year, we need a least a #2 wide receiver. We have a butt load of #4s 😪

[@jboy600]

MT

[@edwardmaske8301]

Trade Heyward, and trade Najee Harris, before you fans get mad listen, you trade them get cap relief especially next year maybe a CB, a WR, or get the d-line guy from Washington, just saying could be a good thing.

[@barrypickett1283]

The Steelers need to trade for rookie dt Kristin Boyd from the New Orleans Saints for Larry Ogunjobi

[@elwinvanzile3944]

OTA's aren't mandatory, this is much to do about nothing.

[@gaminggiraffes9951]

Why on thomas or burks? We already signed a few #3’s and will they all make the final roster? You better be sold Roman is our#2. Who needs Najee? him and a pick? And leal makes the roster.

[@EazyMoney804]

Najee has been the most consistent thing that's been on the offense the last 3 years. No injuries, barely fumbles, and runs hard. Doesn't always see the hole correctly but when he does HE delivers the blow to defenders, not the other way around.

[@scottfugich5193]

That's cool. Let's spend a bunch of money on a guy who might play 5 games for the year and is at a diminishing stage of his career. As for Cam, pay him for his leadership.

[@EazyMoney804]

But paying him for leadership is holding the overall team back. I love Cam but at his age and production lately, 22 mill is A LOT in my opinion

[@scottfugich5193]

We have Benton! Cam will be great for the overall Defense. We are ready to ball. I do understand your thought process and agree that age is a valid concern. But to me it would need to be the right guy. Bandaids eventually fail.

[@chaffeypj]

MT better be cheap

[@jameswiggs9655]

Thomas is cooked. Would be OK cheap signing for depth IMO.

[@KingdyseanGreene]

TB mt o

[@CalvinBrooks-hv2tz]

Breaks down way to much! Let it go.

[@arvwright8941]

We don’t need MT, he’s on the downside of his career

[@mikecara8181]

Cam ain’t worth what we’re paying him presently

[@kermitismygod1614]

Sperry is hung

[@oskinooa]

Let Cam walk acting like his old ass deserves a bigger contract for what so he can pull his groin in 2 weeks

[@christophernelson1064]

Jack have you ever played organized football as a quarterback? If so you would know that Justin Fields had to.run with the ball 95% of the time,due to the weak offensive line that the Chicago Bears have.If you haven’t played organized football as a quarterback.You need to talk about something else.You know absolutely nothing about football.

[@johnsenate2214]

I would trade Hayward, he’s too old for a contract extension.

[@kingoftrolls19]

If heyward wants to holdout they should should just release him.

[@tariksmith3429]

Michael Thomas is injury prone 👎🏽

[@mikecara8181]

Thomas is a bum

[@adante1968]

Give up a Damm first for a WR

[@adante1968]

He’s is a bum we should not sign him 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@DSteelcitty1FAN]

Yes

[@gregoneal8880]

MT

[@user-vk7zr7nt6c]

MT

[@thomasjohnson4220]

MT

[@briangoogle8882]

MT