NFL News: Aaron Rodgers may lose key weapon before his imminent arrival to Mike Tomlin’s Steelers

Aaron Rodgers could be getting closer to joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially after Mike Tomlin’s team opted not to draft a quarterback in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft. In that context, it seems possible to envision a future for A-Rod with the AFC North franchise next season. However, the 41-year-old veteran might be missing a key weapon.

Rodgers’ potential arrival to the Steelers is one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason, as well as one of the longest-running sagas in the league so far. If he ends up in Pittsburgh, the former New York Jets quarterback would look to make the most of his final shot at winning another Super Bowl. To achieve that, he will need a powerful offense.

Losing a key weapon before even joining the team would be bad news for Rodgers, as he will need effective receivers to elevate the Steelers’ offense. At the same time, Tomlin is closely monitoring the situation, considering it carefully and having spoken on multiple occasions about the inconsistent performance of this player.

Which key Steelers weapon could leave the team?

The key player who could leave the Steelers this offseason is none other than wide receiver George Pickens. In recent hours, it was reported that Pittsburgh have been receiving calls about Pickens’ availability. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, the black and gold franchise is open to having concrete conversations about his departure.

During the week, rumors also surfaced that Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers were interested in making an offer for Pickens, who is in the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking a significant salary increase.

Will Pickens stay with the Steelers?

Pickens faces an uncertain future with the Steelers. With the arrival of wide receiver DK Metcalf and the lack of talks about an extension, his immediate future might not include a long-term stay. Pickens is set to have a salary cap impact of approximately $3,928,669 for next season. Several options remain on the table, including letting Pickens play out the final year of his contract without a long-term commitment.