How sick are the Steelers receivers this season? Like Whoa.....

Hines Ward and Plaxico Burress remain the starters and will be on the field for first and second downs. But Edwards has performed so well in training camp that he will play the outside flanker position on many third downs.

Meanwhile, Ward, who played in the Pro Bowl this year, will make room for Edwards by moving inside to the slot on passing downs. That gives the Steelers a trio of Ward, Edwards and Plaxico Burress in their three-wide receiver formation.

"With me and Plax and Troy, that's a deadly three that teams have to defend," Ward said.

"You got three playmakers out there," Edwards said. "The defense really doesn't know who to watch. It will open up more stuff for me or Plaxico or Hines. If you double Plax, then Hines will be open. If you double Hines, Plax and I will be open."

If Mularkey calls for four wide receivers, No. 2 draft choice Antwaan Randle El will join the lineup, with veteran Terance Mathis providing depth.