The Pittsburgh Steelers were previously linked to former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver turned San Francisco 49er Keenan Allen, but according to a new report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac, the team's rumored interest may have been overexaggerated.

According to Dulac, the Steelers weren't interested in Allen whatsoever, which may actually be for the best considering his previous comments about not wanting to play for Pittsburgh in years past.

"In addition to Downs, the Colts traded veteran receiver Keenan Allen to the injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers for a sixth-round draft pick," Dulac wrote. "The Steelers were not interested in Allen."

Allen was one of two wide receivers traded by the Colts at the November 10 deadline, as Josh Downs was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers acquired Allen from the Colts in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, but the Steelers were clearly hesitant about trading any future draft capital for a player of his age.

While the Steelers may have been out on Allen from the start, there are a few free agent routes the team can pursue, such as two All-Pro-caliber wideouts.

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