Aaron Rodgers continues to delay his response to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offer, but head coach Mike Tomlin is still waiting on the veteran quarterback for the 2025 NFL season. In the meantime, a key weapon could leave the black and gold franchise to join Green Bay Packers of the star Jordan Love.
The recent acquisition of DK Metcalf by the Steelers from the Seattle Seahawks on a $132 million deal raises questions about the team’s wide receiver options, especially since the franchise still lacks a clear leader at the quarterback position.
The Packers are keeping a close eye on the situation, as they have Love as their star and want to surround him with key weapons to help Green Bay go further next season. In the process, they could end up taking an important player away from Rodgers, the former Super Bowl champion with the Pack.
The key weapon who could leave the Steelers
Rumors continue to grow, and the Steelers player who could leave Mike Tomlin‘s team is none other than wide receiver George Pickens, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Pickens is more available than people think. Green Bay’s been serious, and they’re not the only ones,” an unnamed AFC GM told Schultz.
George Pickens wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pickens has sent a controversial signal by unfollowing the Steelers on Instagram, fueling speculation about his departure. Just days ago, general manager Omar Khan stated that the team had no intention of trading him. However, the Packers are closely monitoring the wide receiver’s situation.
Will Pickens stay with the Steelers?
While the Steelers wait on Rodgers, Pickens could be on his way out. The Pittsburgh wide receiver is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is reportedly seeking a four-year extension worth around $94 million. The black & gold franchise already made a major financial commitment to land Metcalf, so it wouldn’t be far-fetched to think that Green Bay could be seriously interested in giving Love a key weapon.
