Pittsburgh acquired Allen Robinson and the 251st pick in 2023…
Pittsburgh acquired Allen Robinson and the 251st pick in 2023 from the Rams for No. 234. Robinson started all 17 games and caught 34 passes for 280 yards in his lone Steelers season, while No. 251 became Spencer Anderson, who developed into a useful lineman with 42 games and 11 starts through 2025. That combined return gives Pittsburgh the narrow hindsight edge.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2023 7th round pick (234th overall, Jason Taylor)
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Allen Robinson
- pick 2023 7th round pick (251st overall, Spencer Anderson)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Pittsburgh acquired veteran receiver Allen Robinson and the 251st pick in the 2023 draft from Los Angeles for the 234th selection. The Rams used No. 234 on defensive back Jason Taylor II. The Steelers used No. 251 on offensive lineman Spencer Anderson. In practical terms, Los Angeles moved up 17 spots in the seventh round while moving on from Robinson, and Pittsburgh took on the veteran while adding a late prospect.
Why Pittsburgh Found Two Sources of Value
Robinson did not rediscover his Pro Bowl peak, but he started all 17 regular-season games for Pittsburgh in 2023 and caught 34 passes for 280 yards. The more durable piece became Anderson. He played eight games as a rookie, all 17 in 2024 with four starts, and all 17 in 2025 with seven starts. By the end of 2025, a throw-in seventh-round choice had become a versatile lineman with 42 appearances and 11 starts.
How Los Angeles Still Got Something
The Rams' side was not empty. They improved their draft position and used No. 234 on Jason Taylor II, while also moving on from a veteran receiver who was no longer central to their offense. Taylor contributed mostly as a reserve and special-teams player during his Rams tenure. The move therefore served roster-management goals, even if the selected player's impact did not match the combined contribution Pittsburgh received.
Final Verdict
Pittsburgh earns a B- and Los Angeles a C+. Robinson supplied a full season of starting snaps, and Anderson developed into useful multi-year offensive-line depth. The Rams gained a modest pick improvement and flexibility, but the Steelers ultimately extracted more football value from the same exchange. That is enough for a narrow Pittsburgh Steelers Win.