Tyler Boyd Open to Signing with Steelers
While speaking at his youth football camp on Saturday, free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd said he would “absolutely” be open to a homecoming with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The former Clariton and University of Pittsburgh star entered the NFL as a second round draft selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2016.
Boyd played his first eight seasons in Cincinnati, where he compiled 6,000 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns.
Last offseason, Boyd reportedly had talks with the Steelers, before signing a one-year deal for $4.5 million with the Tennessee Titans.
Boyd started eight games with the Titans last year; recording 390 yards on 39 catches, but did not find the end zone.
In regards to Mike Tomlin, Boyd says he’s always maintained a good relationship with the Steelers head coach.
Based on the lack of interest in Boyd this offseason, Pittsburgh could probably sign him on the cheap. The Steelers’ WR depth is currently thin, so perhaps it wouldn’t hurt taking a flyer on Boyd.