Reports came out last week that the Pittsburgh Steelers had received a trade offer from the Kansas City Chiefs for linebacker, Melvin Ingram. The team reportedly declined the trade from Kansas City, not willing to trade to another AFC contender.
They may be reconsidering before the Tuesday trade deadline.
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According to ESPN senior reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers and Ingram may be ready to mutually part ways.
The Steelers are elevating former first round pick Taco Charlton from the practice squad to take the place of Ingram who is out with a groin injury.
It's believed that the Steelers coaching staff is confident in Charlton's ability to fill the third outside linebacker role that Ingram has filled thus far.
Steelers see Taco Charlton - a former first-round pick activated from Pittsburgh’s practice squad - as a potential viable third OLB for coming weeks, which would help facilitate a Melvin Ingram trade. Both sides are open to a trade at this point from what I’m hearing.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 30, 2021
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Ingram has flashed brilliance, but was mostly ineffective when starting for TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith for an entire game. At 33 years old, he's best suited for a situational role, but Ingram must believe he still has enough in the tank for a bigger role.
Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin was asked about Ingram on Friday after practice, but he would only say he had spoken to Ingram about the situation.
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