According to Steelers source Gerry Dulac, George Pickens, the standout wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, may leave the organization before the 2025 campaign. Pickens’ off-field shortcomings have eclipsed many of his advantages, and according to Dulac, there is no guarantee that he will return.
When asked if the Steelers had thought about Pickens’ future, Dulac replied, “Yes, they have.” And it will have to be decided.
Pickens has occasionally performed like a top-15 wide receiver, but when he is not playing, it is too detrimental to the club as a whole. Therefore, given that 2025 will be Pickens’ contract year, Pro Football Focus thinks the Steelers may try to move him.
Pickens has a tremendous amount of talent. When locked in on the field, he is a legitimate number-one wide receiver, but that only occurs so frequently. There are other games, like the one against the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, where he has little to no effect.
A portion of that can be attributed to the Steelers’ quarterback performance and play calling, which have not prioritized getting him involved early in the game frequently enough. However, with a big contract approaching, the Steelers may be able to dump Pickens to avoid the unpredictability of his play if they are able to sign another elite wide receiver.
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