5 worst WR rooms in the NFL ahead of training camp ft. Steelers

Wide receivers - the aerial aces of the NFL - are usually flashy both on and off the field. They are responsible for making deep plays that justify their quarterback's status as the face of the franchise.

One prolific wide receiver on a team is a force to be reckoned with. But having more than one? That's a terrifying situation that defenses would rather not have to deal with.

Look at the Cleveland Browns, for instance. They have Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore and Jerry Jeudy - a monstrous core for Deshaun Watson (and there are also sophomore Cedric Tillman and tight end David Njoku) that the rest of their division will surely covet.

And then there are teams who desperately need an upgrade before the resumption of training camp, whether it be via trade or in free agency.

5) Buffalo Bills

Stefon Diggs represents a massive loss for the Buffalo Bills

Compared to the other teams on this list, the Buffalo Bills have some notable names in their corps, like Chase Claypool and two-time Super Bowl champion Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

However, to go to that from having Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis still represents a massive downgrade. Khalil Shakir is not accustomed to being a primary target, while Keon Coleman has much to prove before becoming WR1.

4) Los Angeles Chargers

Is Quentin Johnston really WR1 material?

When Jim Harbaugh was named the Los Angeles Chargers' new coach, everyone was excited.

He had been known among NFL fans for turning Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers into contenders in the 2010s. So the assumption was that he would do the same to Justin Herbert, especially with a monstrous pass-catching duo of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

Instead, both are gone. Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston are now joined by rookies Ladd McConkey and Brenden Rice and one-time Pro Bowler DJ Chark, among others - not exactly the best core in the world.

3) Washington Commanders

Terry McLaurin is the only top wideout in Landover

The Washington Commanders received a sizable blow when WR2 Curtis Samuel left for the Buffalo Bills as a free agent.

Now, sitting behind one-time Pro Bowler Terry McLaurin are Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zacchaeus, who while admittedly solid have never been seen as true loadbearers.

And then there's Dyami Brown. People thought that he was going to be a future WR2, but instead he has completely faltered, not cracking even 200 yards. Luke McCaffrey, meanwhile, figures to be a gadget player.

2) Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. stands alone in a weak Cardinals wideour room

Poor Marvin Harrison Jr., entering the Arizona Cardinals just after they lost potential co-star Rondale Moore to the Atlanta Falcons.

While his talent cannot be underestimated, it cannot also be denied that the depth behind him is pitiful, even with the addition of Zay Jones.

Michael Wilson? Chris Moore? Zach Pascal? None of these guys looks likely to usurp new blocking tight end Tip Reiman as the fifth/sixth non-lineman on offense.

1) Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers v Indianapolis Colts

Once more, with clarity: the Pittsburgh Steelers should have kept Diontae Johnson. He and George Pickens would have been a fantastic duo for one of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to throw to.

Instead, they have to be content with the likes of Calvin Austin, Marquez Callaway, Van Jefferson and rookie Roman Wilson. That's a shockingly poor rotation for a team that used to boast the likes of Hines Ward and Antonio Brown.