general | March 24, 2026

Shocking Trade Ideas Steelers Should Pursue Before 2024 Season | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Higgins does not have a new contract yet in Cincinnati. The Bengals may be motivated to move on from him prior to the 2024 campaign so that the contract negotiations do not overshadow the season itself.

The Steelers would likely have to pay a larger price tag to acquire Higgins from a divisional rival, but it could be more than worth it.

Of course, the Steelers would love to have a star quarterback in place to work with them, but if they can't have that, they can at least have top-tier players to help cover up the shortcomings under center.