Steelers may be interested in Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were expected to fall off this season, but the team heads into its game against the Cleveland Browns with a 5-2 record following a win in London. In Mike McCarthy's first season, the team is keeping its playoff hopes alive with ugly but effective wins.

Reports suggest the club's front office knows that simply making the playoffs is not enough. A weakening of playoff success under Tomlin was one of the main reasons behind the fan demand for change. For that reason, the front office is expected to add a new player to the offense before the trade deadline.

The connection between Aaron Rodgers and DJ Metcalf has not yet reached the expected level. On his throws to Metcalf, Rodgers has a 58 percent completion rate and has taken three hits for seven touchdowns. A club official said the two are not on the same page.

Former coordinator Todd Haley says Metcalf has a limited route tree and prefers deep passes. For that reason, the team is seen as needing a second threat on the outside, along with a productive player over the middle and on crossing routes.

Second-round pick Germie Bernard's strong performance in the slot and his growing trust with the quarterback are viewed as a positive development in the team's current roster. Adding a new outside receiver, however, could strengthen the Steelers' path to the playoffs.