George Pickens will likely be playing on an expiring contract in the 2025 season. While there's still plenty of time, the Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet discussed extending the contract he signed as the No.

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 owner Art Rooney II backed wide receiver George Pickens after the players' 2024 frustrations.

Echoing the words of his head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said talented but mercurial wide receiver George Pickens has "room to grow." "George is a very talented player who has room to grow,

George Pickens ended his third season in the NFL with way more questions than answers. Despite missing three games with a hamstring injury and being the only feature on an offense's perimeter, Pickens still went for 900 receiving yards and once again was a big play threat,

Mike Florio and Chris Simms spell out why they could be sending the wrong message by rewarding his behavior with a long-term investment now, but also how he could resent the team if they make him wait.

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens had quite an up and down season that included some controversial game moments that led to penalties, him missing three games with an injury and the Steelers losing in the wild-card round of the playoffs.