Pittsburgh Boy WR Wants to Return Home to Pittsburgh by Joining Steelers

Pittsburgh, PA – April 23, 2025. A Pittsburgh native and NFL star wide receiver has set his sights on returning home, expressing a deep desire to join the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told ESPN Thursday. As the 2025 NFL Draft nears, the call to don the black and gold resonates strongly for one of the city’s own.

Tyler Boyd, a Clairton-born standout currently with the Washington Commanders, has openly shared his dream of playing for his hometown Steelers. The 30-year-old, who recorded 513 career catches and 6,000 yards, is a free agent after a one-year stint in Washington, where he posted 513 yards in 2024.

Pittsburgh’s my heart—I’d love to be a Steeler, Boyd told 93.7 The Fan.

Boyd, a Pitt Panthers alum, grew up idolizing Steelers legends like Hines Ward. His slot receiver prowess—64.7% catch rate in 2024—could complement DK Metcalf and George Pickens, bolstering Pittsburgh’s 19th-ranked passing game for a new quarterback like Shedeur Sanders.

Boyd’s a perfect fit for our culture, coach Mike Tomlin said.

The Steelers, with a $2 million cap, face hurdles to sign Boyd, whose market value is $8 million annually, per Spotrac. GM Omar Khan, fresh off trades for Metcalf and Kyle Pitts, could restructure deals to accommodate the hometown hero’s return.

He’d ignite Steeler Nation, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said.

Boyd’s Pittsburgh roots run deep, from Clairton High to sold-out games at Acrisure Stadium. His 2023 season with Cincinnati—667 yards, two touchdowns—proved his durability, making him a low-risk, high-reward addition for a team chasing an eight-year playoff win drought.

Coming home would mean everything, Boyd said on The Pat McAfee Show.

Khan’s offseason has prioritized offensive firepower, and Boyd’s signing would cement that vision. As the Steelers navigate Aaron Rodgers’ indecision, adding a Pittsburgh-born star could galvanize the roster and fans for a 2025 Super Bowl push.