NFL rumours: Steelers planned to seek Ryan Tannehill in a trade after employing Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator.
The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking for a quarterback in the 2024 summer. Following the hiring of offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, there are rumours that veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill may be heading to the Steel City. Tannehill worked with Smith while he was offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans from 2019 to 2020. The now-35-year-old quarterback had his greatest season with Smith calling plays, suggesting that both parties Tannehill was named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year during Smith’s first season as offensive coordinator. He has 22 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2019, and those numbers increased to 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2020. The Steelers need to remodel their quarterback room, and a veteran like Tannehill might provide the squad, particularly a newbie like Smith, with security heading into the season.
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