If the Pittsburgh Steelers are able to pull off a trade for Rams WR Cooper Kupp, the Steel City should seriously consider trading away WR George Pickens. Pickens' attitude and maturity were consistent

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a daunting 2025 offseason ahead. The quarterback, wide receiver, running back, defensive line and cornerback positions are all far from complete, which is not ideal given the current state of the AFC.

However, NFL insider Mike Florio believes the team can not give him an extension this year due to the potential sunken cost value the team could have if they gave Pickens a massive contract.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk questions if the Pittsburgh Steelers should give George Pickens a new contract. He thinks

The Steelers are facing a new dilemma with bringing back Justin Fields. George Pickens is rumored to affect the plans.

If the Jets decide to move on from Garrett Wilson, the Steelers should trade George Pickens for him while they still have leverage.

And in 2023, that was the case with the Pittsburgh Steelers and WR George Pickens. Then in 2024, that caught up to both of them, as Pickens only got worse in his behavior, and still received little repercussion.

Judging Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II comments about George Pickens, it’s likely he’ll play on an expiring contract in 2025.

It’s been a few weeks since the Steelers’ 2024-25 season ended with a playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. And the focus has already moved to rebuilding (or reloading, depending on your team philosophy) for the upcoming season.