Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to show strong aggression in the trade market by sending an attractive trade proposal to the Seattle Seahawks to acquire wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Steelers have officially made a major offer to Seattle after June 1 — the period when teams can trade more flexibly without heavily impacting the salary cap.
Proposed Trade Package:
Steelers receive: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Seahawks receive: 2027 Second-round pick + 2027 Fourth-round pick
Multiple sources indicate that Pittsburgh views Smith-Njigba as one of its top offensive priorities entering the 2026 season as the organization continues building around veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
With the need for more explosive playmakers capable of creating separation and producing after the catch, the Steelers are reportedly being extremely aggressive in upgrading the wide receiver room.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, still only 24 years old, is widely respected for his route running precision, elite hands, football intelligence, and ability to consistently move the chains in critical situations.
Although Seattle already possesses a crowded offensive system filled with weapons, many league observers still believe Smith-Njigba has untapped superstar potential as a primary receiving option.
Situation with the Seahawks:
The Seattle Seahawks are currently balancing a competitive roster while continuing to evaluate long term financial flexibility around several young stars.
With D.K. Metcalf, Cooper Kupp, and multiple young offensive weapons already occupying major roles inside the offense, league executives believe Seattle could eventually consider moving Smith-Njigba if the draft compensation becomes impossible to ignore.
At the same time, the Seahawks reportedly still view JSN as one of the organization’s foundational offensive pieces and would likely demand additional compensation before seriously considering a deal.
Currently, the package of a second-round pick plus a fourth-round pick is viewed around league circles as a strong opening offer, but Seattle may continue pushing for higher draft value.
This negotiation is rapidly becoming one of the most closely watched situations of the offseason as the Steelers aggressively search for elite weapons to maximize what could potentially be Aaron Rodgers’ final championship window.
Meanwhile, the Seahawks now face a difficult decision between retaining one of their most talented young receivers or acquiring valuable draft capital capable of strengthening the roster long term.
