The Steelers traded away Diontae Johnson without a real backup plan. Could they make the same mistake with George Pickens in 2025?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been awarded for his play in the team’s wild-card loss to the Baltimore

George Pickens has made headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2024, but this time is different, as the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver has won an award for his performance against the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs with the ball after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) AP

The Steelers have a lot of ways to attack the wide receiver position. As I suggested, acquiring Garrett Wilson and Courtland Sutton can certainly happen, and it would give you a l

As a rule, the Pittsburgh Steelers negotiate contract extensions with their top players in the offseason heading into the final year of their contract. This is the position the Steelers find themselves in with wide receiver George Pickens but Pickens’ production and behavior have muddied the waters of his future with this team.