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.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens could be done with the team, following a new report about his behavior.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens was reportedly late to the team's Christmas Day loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was late for the team's 29-10 loss to the Kanas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, according to The

The Athletic reported Tuesday that George Pickens was late to the Steelers’ Christmas Day game against the Chiefs, not arriving to Acrisure Stadium until after coach Mike Tomlin had submitted his inactive list.

George Pickens addressed Pittsburgh Steelers fans with a heartfelt message, possibly clarifying his controversial comments on the offense.

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

With the Pittsburgh Steelers in the market for a wide receiver in 2025, one NFL analyst believes the team will come away with an Ole Miss wide receiver in the first round to pair with George Pickens.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is a known concern in the locker room. The young wideout is no doubt talented—Pittsburgh's offense looks quite different (i.e. worse) without him—but his antics on the field cost his team repeatedly this season.

The Steelers should trade T.J. Watt and George Pickens, along with two first-round picks, to acquire Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft.