Steelers owner on George Pickens
If the Jets decide to move on from Garrett Wilson, the Steelers should trade George Pickens for him while they still have leverage.
Last year the Carolina Panthers pulled off an aggresive trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in an attempt to upgrade what was arguably the league's worst wide receiver room. They sent cornerback Donte Jackson to the Steelers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson,
The Pittsburgh Steelers have supported George Pickens every step of the way, including head coach Mike Tomlin. But is the team more fed up than they seem?
Pickens is under contract for 2025, as is Calvin Austin, the team’s second-leading receiver, but Van Jefferson and Mike Williams are both set to hit free agency. Rooney’s comments indicate that he is planning to go in another direction, though he’s more focused on the Steelers’ future at quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is tired of seeing all the trade rumors after the team’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens. On Instagram, Pickens shut down the rumors on a post that speculated he could be moved.
Pro Football Focus' Mason Cameron named the Pittsburgh Steelers the top landing spot for wide receiver Amari Cooper.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said in his end-of-season press conference that wide receiver George Pickens has both "talent" and
Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II believes there is obvious room for growth with George Pickens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to make a splash at wide receiver this offseason. That comes as no surprise after a lackluster room hurt the team’s offense significantly, and they failed to land Brandon Aiyuk or another wide receiver to replace Diontae Johnson.
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and his future in Pittsburgh was among the topics Steelers president Art Rooney II addressed in a session with reporters on Monday.
Pickens has flashed promise as a pro but also hasn't yet shown he's worth the numerous headaches he's caused the Steelers during his young career.