Steelers reportedly signing Robert Woods in free agency

The 2025 NFL Draft is complete, and the final wave of NFL free agency is just getting started.

Why is the wave just getting started now? Because after the draft has concluded, specifically after 4 PM EST the Monday after the draft, no free agents signed count against the annual compensatory formula.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been studying the formula very close this offseason, and after Omar Khan admitted it was a priority for the team in 2026, it became paramount. With that said, the team reportedly is bringing in veteran wide receiver Robert Woods, who won’t count against the team’s compensatory pick formula.

This from Jordan Schutlz of Bleacher Report:

Source: The #Steelers agreed to a 1-year deal with veteran WR Robert Woods. pic.twitter.com/kUdNO8VRdM

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 28, 2025

Woods spent the last two seasons with the Houston Texans. Last season he played in 15 games and was able to amass 203 yards on 20 catches, and without netting a touchdown the entire season.

How does Woods fit into the Steelers wide receiver room? That has yet to be determined considering the Steeles didn’t choose to trade George Pickens at any time during the NFL Draft. However, it should be noted there is no guarantee Woods even makes the 53-man roster, the Steelers are just giving him an opportunity.

With all that said, Woods will be a strong veteran presence for the wide receiver room and should be a positive role model for a young corps of receivers to learn from and glean information off of throughout the offseason.

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for this news to become official, and also for all the latest news and notes surrounding the team as they prepare for the rest of the offseason.