Ever since the Steelers acquired George Pickens, many have concluded that the clock has started ticking on George Pickens' future. It goes against what Omar Khan stated about Pickens' future at the Combine and certainly against the rhetoric of them wanting to add,

Metcalf’s arrival, coupled with Pickens’ on- and off-the-field antics, may cause the Pittsburgh Steelers to be forced to shop their now WR2. If the Steelers do trade Pickens, look for them to sign another veteran once free agency starts or address the need in the 2025 NFL draft.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have two strong personalities in the wide receiver room in George Pickens and DK Metcalf, and it sounds like they do not plan to move Pickens. Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz said the team views the duo as a great pairing, and does not want to trade Pickens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally got their guy at wide receiver after reaching a deal with the Seattle Seahawks for DK Metcalf. In the wake of that, what does this trade mean for incumbent wide receiver George Pickens?

Metcalf should make Pittsburgh more appealing to the Steelers' next QB. He also gives the team significant leverage over George Pickens.

DK Metcalf helps fill a glaring need for a WR1 for the Steelers. The question now is what do the Steelers do with WR George Pickens?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are predicted to upgrade the wide receiver and find George Pickens a dynamic running mate by trading for a star playmaker on an AFC playoff team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally got some offensive reinforcements in DK Metcalf. What does this mean for George Pickens future in the Steel City?

The Pittsburgh Steelers decided they would break precedent and make a blockbuster trade, acquiring D.K. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks for a second round draft pick.