The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the 2024 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Here at Steelers Wire, we’re conducting a fun exercise where we hypothetically steal one player from the Falcons roster to help bolster this current roster.
Atlanta’s offense is loaded, and running back Bijan Robinson definitely was the runner-up (pun intended). Still, given Pittsburgh’s glaring need at wide receiver, we’re going with Drake London.
London, who just turned 23 in July, would be an excellent option across from George Pickens. He could use more looks in the red zone but has logged 1,711 and six touchdowns over his two-year career.
London would be a significant upgrade over Van Jefferson and help take the defense’s focus away from Pickens.
When the Steelers last faced the Falcons in 2022, the then-rookie put up 95 yards on six receptions for a 15.83 average.
Let’s hope Pittsburgh’s defense can keep London better contained this time around. Something tells me Joey Porter Jr. will have a say in that.
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