After acquiring star receiver DK Metcalf earlier this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers were poised to have one of the NFL's best receiving duos with him and George Pickens. However, it sounds like Pickens isn't guaranteed to be in a Steelers uniform during the 2025 season.

With a late-season injury to Christian Watson, wide receiver is a known need for the Packers. Discussions and rumors have swirled around Green Bay, connecting them to available veterans and top prospects in the draft throughout the off-season.

The Steelers have an established history of centering their wide receiver groups around one notable payment, while making other pass catchers one-contract players. Hines Ward and Antonio Brown served as cornerstones, and the team surrounded Diontae Johnson ‘s extension with rookie-contract cogs.