Mike Tomlin has denied the Pittsburgh Steelers trade rumor that surfaced earlier this week.
Earlier this week, reports indicated that Steelers wide receiver James Washington wanted out. Washington, a second round pick of the Steelers in the 2018 NFL Draft, had reportedly requested a trade.
Tomlin has denied the report, though.
The Pittsburgh Steelers head coach says there is no truth to the rumor that the young wide receiver wants out.
“He has not. Those unnamed sources, we don’t react to or respond to,” Tomlin told reporters. “James has been great here, working, having a good camp.”
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported earlier this week that Washington wanted out and had requested a trade.
Steelers’ WR James Washington, a former 2018 second-round pick, has approached the Steelers and requested a trade based on his limited playtime last season and so far this preseason, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2021
Washington, 25, caught 30 passes for 392 yards and five touchdowns last season.
The Steelers are currently in training camp, preparing for the 2021 regular season. Pittsburgh opens the year on Sunday, Sept. 12 against the Buffalo Bills.
Will Washington still be on the roster when that game kicks off?
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