Pittsburgh Steelers fans were upset with the new wide receiver the team signed on Monday. The Steelers have been reportedly in the market for a wide receiver since they traded Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers.
Quez Watkins is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 7, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) catches a touchdown pass in front of New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
According to Jeremy Fowler with ESPN, the Steelers are set to sign former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins.
Watkins played for four seasons in Philadelphia
Russell Wilson Pittsburgh Steelers
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson looks on before the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Eagles 2020 sixth-round pick has started in 25 games for the Eagles in four seasons. He has 98 catches for 1,249 yards and six touchdowns in his four-year NFL career.
While that’s not for a Day 3 pick, the Steelers need offensive help badly after losing Johnson this offseason. New quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have one good receiver, George Pickens, to throw to. The Steelers fanbase was hoping for Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, Mike Williams, or Brandon Aiyuk this offseason.
Steelers fans react to signing Watkins
Diontae Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 3, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) reacts as he takes the field against the Arizona Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh fans were upset with the signing. The consensus: Watkins is no Johnson. Here are the best takes on the Steelers signing Watkins