Steelers Assess Trade Options Ahead of Deadline

With the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline approaching, Pittsburgh is assessing possible moves, and its Week 9 bye could give the Steelers extra time to evaluate the market. Indianapolis is reportedly seeking a third-round pick for receiver Josh Downs, who has requested a trade; no team has met that price, and the Colts could instead receive a compensatory pick if he leaves in free agency. Dallas reportedly checked on Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen, though Pittsburgh’s 5-2 record may make a trade less likely. Titans running back Tony Pollard, who is in the final year of his contract, said he wants to stay in Tennessee and would be surprised and disappointed to be traded.