In fact, there is another national report that had Pickens considering a trade request. The Steelers are at their best with Pickens and Metcalf threatening defenses on the boundary, pushing trade conversations to the trade deadline if necessary. If nothing else, the Metcalf deal makes a long-term stint in Pittsburgh less likely for Pickens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ situation with George Pickens has not gone well behind the scenes, according to NFL insider James Palmer. Palmer states that Pickens is unlikely to be with the Steelers beyond this year.

Wide receiver George Pickens has been a lightning rod for controversy since arriving with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. That doesn’t appear to be changing as Pickens is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract. If anything, it’s getting worse.