Ex Titans First-Round Pick Visits Steelers Facility Amid Calvin Austin III Shoulder Injury
Pittsburgh, PA — October 8, 2025, 6:15 AM EDT — The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed a surprise visitor to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Wednesday morning as former Tennessee Titans first-round pick Treylon Burks stopped by during the team’s Week 5 bye. The visit comes at a critical juncture, with wide receiver Calvin Austin III sidelined by a shoulder injury, prompting the team to explore options to bolster their receiving corps.
Burks, selected 18th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, was waived by the Titans on October 7, 2025, after a disappointing tenure marred by injuries and inconsistent play. The 24-year-old wideout, cleared for all football activities following a preseason collarbone fracture, brings 691 receiving yards and one touchdown from 27 games to the table. His arrival coincides with Austin’s absence, who suffered a shoulder ailment in the Steelers’ 24-21 Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, and is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Austin, a key contributor with 10 catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns this season, left the game with his arm in a sling, a blow to an offense already averaging just 212 passing yards per game. Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed postgame that Austin was evaluated at a local hospital, and while X-rays were negative, his recovery timeline remains uncertain. “We’re hopeful, but it’s a waiting game,” Tomlin said Tuesday.
Burks’ visit suggests the Steelers are considering a low-risk addition to their practice squad. With Roman Wilson (1 catch, 7 yards) and Ben Skowronek (1 TD) struggling to fill the void, Burks’ 6’2”, 225-pound frame and potential could intrigue GM Omar Khan. “He’s got the tools—we’ll see what he can do,” a team source noted.
Fans on X buzzed with excitement: “Burks to Pittsburgh? Let’s give him a shot!” As the Steelers (3-1) prepare for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Burks’ presence offers a glimmer of hope to address the WR2 gap left by Austin’s injury.












