The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys have been rumored to be in talks for a potential blockbuster trade for George Pickens. However, according to a report by Adam Schefter, that move is far from materializing.
“Right now, I don’t view it as viable. That certainly could change. I think that they’ve brought it up, but I don’t think that there’s a team out there that’s willing to give up what Pittsburgh would need to part ways with a wide receiver as talented as George Pickens. I think Pittsburgh would listen. I think Pittsburgh has listened and I don’t think anything’s come close to happening with him.”
While the Steelers wait on Aaron Rodgers, one of their potential goals could be to recover the second-round pick they gave up in the trade with Seattle for DK Metcalf. Considering there are currently no plans to offer George Pickens a contract extension, general manager Omar Khan may look to get at least that price in return.
Will Steelers give George Pickens a contract extension?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have shown no signs of wanting to offer George Pickens a contract extension. The star wide receiver is entering the final year of his rookie deal and, due to his high potential, could demand to be among the highest-paid in the NFL.
However, the Steelers have already given DK Metcalf a five-year, $150 million contract, so paying another wide receiver $30 million per year seems highly unlikely. Given this scenario, Schefter reports that Pittsburgh will continue listening to trade offers.
“I think the Steelers are open to listening on George Pickens. I think it’s not a simple deal to pull off. You’re talking about a very talented wide receiver, but somebody who has had some punctuality issues.”