The NFL offseason is less than a week old, and a report has stirred the league regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ interest in trading for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Once hailed as a generational talent, Lawrence has fallen short of the high expectations set when he was selected first overall from Clemson, showing only moderate performance in Jacksonville. Nonetheless, he presents a significant upgrade for the Steelers over their current situation with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
Interestingly, the news did not come from established insiders like Adam Schefter or Ian Rapoport, but rather from Ryan Burr, a former Golf Channel host.
Steelers have made inquiries to the @Jaguars about a trade for QB Trevor Lawrence. This directly from the horses mouth in the Jags organization. WOW!
— Ryan Burr (@RyanBurr) February 13, 2025
Burr, now associated with PGA Tour Live and covering Big Ten basketball, is not typically recognized as a reliable source for NFL news. Nevertheless, the report rapidly circulated on social media, captured attention, and even reached national airwaves when Colin Cowherd discussed it on FS1, framing it as credible despite its unusual origin.
A report about Trevor Lawrence being traded to the Steelers made its way to The Herd, even though it has been refuted by people who cover both teams. pic.twitter.com/BN8Fw0oUCA
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 13, 2025
As expected, reporters closely associated with both teams were quick to dismiss the trade speculation regarding Lawrence. Many characterized the notion as absurd, citing sources who claimed there was “no chance” of a deal occurring between the Jaguars and Steelers.
The Steelers in no way imaginable inquired about trading for Trevor Lawrence and have no interest in even reaching out to the Jaguars about acquiring Lawrence, according to a source.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) February 13, 2025
Regarding the recent report that Steelers have inquired about a trade for Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, a Jaguars source said there’s “no chance” they’ll trade Lawrence and called the idea “ridiculous.”
— Michael DiRocco (@ESPNdirocco) February 13, 2025
Source inside the Jaguars building confirms they have not talked to the Pittsburgh Steelers and have zero interest in entertaining trade talks for Trevor Lawrence. Source says it’s “ridiculous.”
— Jordan de Lugo (@jordandelugo) February 13, 2025
So, the situation stands: it could be a false alarm regarding the Trevor Lawrence report, or in a surprising twist, a trade could materialize, and he might become this year’s version of Pretty Rickey.
