With their roster in turmoil, one NFL insider thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t accomplished making massive adjustments, notably at large receiver.
George Pickens has been floated in trades for many of the offseason, with Underdog’s James Palmer saying that Pickens might be dealt between now and November’s commerce deadline as they put together to load up for the 2026 NFL Draft that might be wealthy in quarterback expertise.
“I didn’t see — I really wasn’t sold on a [George Pickens trade] happening during the [2025] draft. There was a lot of rumors about that, and I understand the rumors because his time in Pittsburgh, in a lot of people’s minds, is limited — mine included — for several reasons. You don’t pay DK Metcalf what you paid him and then pay the other receiver a high-caliber salary,” Palmer stated by way of USA In the present day, noting {that a} roster with two high-priced receivers seldom works out for groups. “It has not gone well behind the scenes, at all, between George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers — and everybody involved.”
Palmer provides that it was a “very difficult year for all involved” between the Steelers and Pickens.
Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed final season that Pickens was late to the Steelers’ Christmas Day loss, amongst many different incidents for the proficient receiver, which appeared to frustrate Tomlin all through the season.
PIckens unfollowed the Steelers on social media through the NFL draft in April however he was finally not traded.
Palmer gave additional readability on his X account on PIckens.
“Steelers give up a 2nd for D.K. Metcalf – DK signs massive contract — Pickens is entering final year of rookie contract – Pickens time with the Steelers has been, politely … an adventure — Steelers have been doing work on WRs,” Palmer wrote.
The Steelers might take into account ready to make the commerce in the event that they signal Aaron Rodgers, in hopes a reference to the longer term Corridor of Fame QB might enhance Pickens’ worth forward of the deadline.
Rodgers was seen understanding with newly acquired Metcalf on the UCLA campus earlier this offseason and Pittsburgh opted to not draft a quarterback, additional resulting in the idea that he might be main this workforce in 2025.
Pickens, who’s a free agent after this season, might be a welcome addition to a contending workforce on the ultimate 12 months of his rookie contract.
The previous Georgia Bulldog has been extremely productive in three years within the league, accumulating not less than 800 yards receiving in every of his first three seasons regardless of Pittsburgh’s revolving door at quarterback.
Pickens had 900 yards on 59 receptions in 2024.
