There is no denying the Pittsburgh Steelers have a need still at wide receiver. Nothing against the receivers they have on their roster, but an upgrade at the position could be the difference between an offense which is extremely difficult to defend, and one which doesn’t keep opposing defensive coordinators up at night.

Monday afternoon news hit the wire that the Steelers were hosting wide receiver Gabe Davis for a second visit on Tuesday, and many are speculating he could be the answer to their wide receiver question.

This per ESPN’s Adam Schefter:

Former Jaguars and Bills WR Gabe Davis is flying back to Pittsburgh today and is scheduled to visit the Steelers on Tuesday for a second time this off-season, per source. Steelers continue seeking WR help. pic.twitter.com/buVwZXmOd0

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2025

For those who might not remember, Davis made his rounds on the free agent circuit as minicamps wrapped up and teams were leaving for their break before training camps started. For those keeping score at home, Davis also met with the Saints, Giants, and 49ers this offseason.

He left all of those meetings, including the first meeting with the Steelers, without a contract being signed.

Davis has made some big plays in his career, almost all with the Buffalo Bills, which makes many wonder why he remains unsigned. The answer to that question isn’t about his ability as a receiver, but his knee which ended his 2024 season early. Davis suffered a torn meniscus, which many are speculating won’t be healed properly for the start of the season. Some have even suggested he wouldn’t be fully ready to play until October.

When the Jaguars released Davis in May, it was a giant red flag as to what was going on with his health, and the organization’s thoughts on if he could return to what they thought he would be when he was acquired via free agency.

But, for the sake of this discussion, let’s talk about Davis not from a health perspective, but a talent perspective. Is he the answer for the Steelers wide receiver question?

Last season with the Jaguars, appearing in 10 games, he caught 20 passes for 239 yards with a pair of touchdowns before suffering the aforementioned knee injury and missing the rest of the season. Davis is 6’2″ and 255 lbs., very similar to DK Metcalf at 6’4″ 229 lbs. and some think their play styles are too similar.

I won’t go that far.

If Davis is healthy, he at least is another weapon who can draw the attention of the defense away from double teaming, or triple teaming, Metcalf, but also keep the safety out of the box to stop the run. Davis would have to prove he still has “it”, but if he is capable of doing that, it can help the Steelers offense.

A great example of this was in last week’s preseason game where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were loading the box with regularity in the first quarter. Then Roman Wilson got behind the safety for a big play, and things changed. Suddenly the Buccaneers didn’t load the box as much, and it opened up the run. Sometimes the threat can be exactly what the team needs to get the matchups they desire. Throw in the fact he’ll likely sign and be a cheap option, it does make sense.

However, the more I think about it, the more concerned I am with the injured knee which didn’t just end his season last year, but saw the Jaguars cut ties with him. That gives me much more pause than if his play style is too much like DK Metcalf.

But that’s just me.

If you think Davis leaving without a contract means he won’t be signing, it is now being reported Davis is going to visit with the Buffalo Bills after his visit with the Steelers.

Sources: The #Bills are expected to host WR Gabe Davis on a free-agent visit this week after he meets with the #Steelers today.

Davis had his best years in Buffalo, totaling over 3,200 yards and 35 TDs across four seasons (including playoffs). pic.twitter.com/IVtUMv7WUl

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 19, 2025

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