Mike Tomlin and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> envision an explosive offense with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> as the leader. Although the arrival of DK Metcalf sparked rumors about a trade to let go of George Pickens, general manager Omar Khan has denied that possibility.



“You need more than one receiver in this league and we’re fortunate that we have George (Pickens) and Calvin (Austin). We’re also excited about what Roman (Wilson) is going to be able to do for us.”



If the Steelers keep Pickens and manage to sign Rodgers, that unit could have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> caliber in Arthur Smith’s second year as the team’s offensive coordinator. During the latest owners’ meeting, Tomlin was also firm in stating that he wants George on the roster despite the rumors.



<h2>Will Steelers give George Pickens a contract extension?</h2>



George Pickens will enter the final year of his contract with the Steelers, and the team has yet to show signs of working on an extension for the star wide receiver. However, at least for 2025, they want to keep him to play alongside DK Metcalf.


 

 


The big decision will come in 2026 when Pickens can test the market as a free agent. In that scenario, the Steelers would be in a very difficult situation, as it would be hard to pay more than $30 million per year to two players at the same position.


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The Pittsburgh Steelers continue their efforts to finalize Aaron Rodgers‘ possible arrival for the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. The negotiation has drawn attention from everyone within the black &amp; gold franchise, including their family members. The father of wide receiver George Pickens criticized head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Tomlin</a>‘s organization amid the talks for A-Rod.



Constant quarterback changes don’t seem to be the best idea for a receiver to gain a foothold in a team’s offense. Nor was it a favorable scenario for Tomlin and his strategic decisions. In that sense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pickens</a>, despite his controversial off-field attitudes, had to deal with being targeted by different styles of players.



If it happens, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rodgers</a>‘ arrival as the QB1 would be for one year only. The Steelers are awaiting his final response to an offer that has already been made and seems to depend on the former Super Bowl champion’s desire to continue playing professionally with the Green Bay Packers. For Pickens’ father, this is another short-term solution and he has been vocal about it.



<h2>Pickens’ father’s strong message to the Steelers</h2>



Tomlin and the rest of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steelers</a> organization received a strong statement from Pickens’ father. “Food for Thought: GP has played with 1 Tribusky, 2 Pickett, 3 Rodolph, 4 Wilson, 5 Fields, 6 ????. All in 3 years. I can appreciate your sanity #14,” he said, according to a post by Dov Kleiman on X (formerly Twitter).



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Pickens has been the center of criticism for his inconsistent performances, but it’s true that having six quarterbacks in three seasons is a major complication. The variety of names that have passed through the Steelers at that position highlights the struggles Pittsburgh has faced in establishing a long-term project.


 

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<h2>Is Rodgers the solution for the Steelers?</h2>



Pickens’ father highlighted a symptom of the problem the Steelers have faced in recent years. Pittsburgh has been unable to win a playoff game in eight seasons, and the solution seems to be changing quarterbacks, following the departures of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. The upcoming season will be crucial to determine if the potential arrival of Rodgers is the answer that head coach Tomlin’s team needs to make a deep postseason run.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are building their team for the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season, with much of their focus on strengthening the wide receiver position, which showed weakness in the previous campaign. Star Cam Heyward discussed the potential key weapons <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aaron Rodgers</a> could have if he accepts the franchise’s offer.



The saga between the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steelers</a> and Rodgers continues to unfold with new chapters. The truth is, in Pittsburgh, they are awaiting a final decision from the quarterback, a former Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers. It has even leaked that, if he joins the team, it would be under a one-year contract.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameron-heyward" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heyward</a> has previously shared his opinions regarding A-Rod’s potential arrival. After some less-than-friendly comments, he emphasized in recent hours that Rodgers’ arrival would be very beneficial for the Steelers, who are putting all their efforts into securing the signing. At the same time, the Pittsburgh defensive tackle spoke about the team’s wide receivers under Mike Tomlin.



<h2>Heyward’s comment on the Steelers WRs</h2>



Heyward emphasized the importance of receivers George Pickens and DK Metcalf, the recent addition from the Seattle Seahawks. “We need them to work together and if they do, they’re going to create a lot of destruction,” Heyward said, according to SteelersDepot.com. Both could be key weapons for Rodgers if his arrival comes to fruition.



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Both Pickens and Metcalf have the opportunity to be key weapons in the Steelers’ offense. The former Seahawks player has arrived to replace Najee Harris, who will continue his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Pickens, for his part, will need to prove he can be an elite wide receiver capable of leading Pittsburgh to their first playoff win in eight years.


 

 

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<h2>DK Metcalf’s arrival to the Steelers</h2>



On March 9, 2025, the Steelers acquired wide receiver Metcalf from the Seahawks in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Additionally, the teams swapped sixth and seventh-round picks. The 27-year-old Metcalf signed a five-year, $150 million contract extension with Pittsburgh.​


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are waiting patiently for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> to finally solve their dilemma at the quarterback position. However, another controversial issue could arise with George Pickens right at the start of free agency.



Pickens has not received a contract extension and is about to enter the final year of his rookie deal. Additionally, with the arrival of DK Metcalf, George is no longer the No. 1 wide receiver in Pittsburgh.



As a result, many experts believe the Steelers might explore a blockbuster trade in order to get something in return before his contract expires. If Pickens becomes available, the young star could be key to turning a team into a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contender.



<h2>Will George Pickens get contract extension from Steelers?</h2>



At the moment, there are no signs that the Steelers will offer George Pickens a contract extension. The player will likely request something close to $30 million per year or more, considering how the market has reset with Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, and Tee Higgins.


 

 


Pickens has been heavily criticized in Pittsburgh for his controversial personality, but no one doubts that he is an extraordinary talent at the position, which has generated interest from several teams eager to learn the price they would have to pay.


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Now, rumors have sparked after George Pickens posted a photo on his official Instagram account alongside Tom Brady, who is a minority owner of the Raiders. Las Vegas would be a very attractive destination in the new project with Pete Carroll and Geno Smith. However, no one knows why the wide receiver decided to post the photo.



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George Pickens had a very tough season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. The star wide receiver failed to surpass 1,000 yards, missed several weeks due to injury, and only caught three touchdowns throughout the year.



Additionally, the player sparked several controversies due to his behavior on and off the field. Problems with officials, fights with opponents, frustration over not getting enough targets, and a lack of communication with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-wilson">Russell Wilson</a> were some examples of this.



Pickens should be a key piece if the Steelers want to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>, but the reality is that no one knows what his future holds. Now, a stunning statement has created even more uncertainty.



<h2>Will George Pickens leave the Steelers?</h2>



During the press conference following the loss to the Ravens, a reporter asked George Pickens if, after three years with the team, he saw any signs of growth in the offense. “Yeah. I’ve seen signs of growth for sure. From past, you know, first year I’ve been here, just way more growth for sure.”


 

 


However, the wide receiver sparked major controversy when he faced the following question: “George, does that make you optimistic going forward?” This was Pickens’ incredible answer: “No.”


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For many weeks, rumors have circulated that the young star doesn’t seem happy with the offense led by Russell Wilson. His response will fuel that theory even more, as well as the possibility that he might want to leave the team.

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The game that the Pittsburgh Steelers will play next Sunday against the Cleveland Browns attracts many statements, a section in which wide receiver <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens">George Pickens</a> cannot miss to add a new controversy to his record in the 2024 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season.



Pickens has a rebellious style when it comes to making statements about opponents or game situations. An example of this was seen just a few days ago when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> wide receiver said after the last game against the Browns that the Cleveland team won thanks to the snow. His words have proven to be unpredictable.



In recent hours, even head coach Mike Tomlin has expressed concern about Pickens’ problems, such as in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, when the 23-year-old was flagged for taunting. “He’s got to grow up fast,” Pittsburgh’s head coach said of the complications Pickens’ behavior brings. In this case, a new conflict is looming.



<h2>The controversy between Pickens and Greg Newsome of the Browns</h2>



The new controversy involving Pickens began with a statement by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns">Browns</a>‘ Greg Newsome, who said after the Week 12 game between Pittsburgh and Cleveland that the Steelers receiver was “a fake tough guy“. In that game, the two players had gotten into a scuffle on separate plays.



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<h2>What did Pickens say to Newsome?</h2>



This Friday, days after Newsome’s previous statement to Pickens, the Steelers receiver was blunt when asked to respond to the controversy with the Browns player. “I don’t even know who that is,” was Pickens’ strong message to the Cleveland cornerback. His comments add spice to the Week 14 matchup between the two franchises.


 

 

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<h2>Newsome also reacted to Pickens’ dismissal</h2>



“I don’t care what he has to say. So I don’t take it as disrespectful because I don’t care about the dude at all. The only way you would take something someone says as disrespectful is if you really care about that person,” Newsome reacted in a dialogue with 92.3 The Fan to Pickens’ statement, who claimed not to know who the Browns player is.



<h2>Will Pickens play against the Browns?</h2>



Beyond the controversy, which adds tension to the Browns-Steelers game, Pickens may not take the field next Sunday, as he was listed as questionable due to a hamstring injury. His presence will be evaluated in the coming hours.

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As the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season enters its decisive stages, these are moments when teams must make as few mistakes as possible. This is something Mike Tomlin, HC of the Pittsburgh Steelers, knows perfectly well, which is why, after the victory against the Bengals, he expressed concern about certain behaviors from George Pickens.



The talented WR received a taunting penalty early in the first half and later found himself on the receiving end of another, but escaped being disqualified due to a technicality. These situations certainly did not sit well with the coaching staff.


 


Mike Tomlin, the team leader off the field, spoke to the press about these situations and how <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/george-pickens">Pickens</a> will need to improve them in order to help his team on the field and avoid being ejected at any point during the game.



“He’s just got to grow up man,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Tomlin</a> said. “This is an emotional game, man, these divisional games are big. He got a target on his back because he’s George, he understands that, but he’s got to grow up. He’s got to grow up in a hurry.”



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The 44-38 victory over the Bengals at Paycor Stadium left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> with a record of nine wins and three losses, making them the clear leaders of the AFC North.


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<h2>The reasons why Pickens wasn’t ejected vs. Bengals</h2>



The talented WR George Pickens could have been ejected in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals; however, this did not happen, much to the Steelers’ relief. Pickens was given a warning that his first unsportsmanlike conduct penalty counted toward ejection, but his second did not.


 


After the game, it was the referee Shawn Hochuli himself who clarified the reasons why the Pittsburgh player was not ejected and was allowed to continue playing for his team.



“We ruled the receiver stumbled right off the line and then there was incidental contact that brought him down,” Hochuli said in the post-game pool report. “If there was a potential grab or hold, that was at an angle that we wouldn’t have seen. But our ruling, again, was that he stumbled off the line and then incidental contact occurred.”



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<h2>Russell Wilson sent a clear message after the victory</h2>



The Steelers are Super Bowl contenders, yes. And even more so after a dominant victory over the Bengals as visitors in a divisional matchup. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-russell-wilson-delivers-bold-message-to-steelers-following-dominant-win-over-bengals">Russell Wilson, one of the stars of this team, sent a clear message after his team’s dominant win.</a>



“I think that what it means is that we did a great job today. It gives us a lot of momentum and everything else, but, we got to use it for good. We have to be able to respond and be better next week.”

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George Pickens and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are trying to find redemption. Last season, Mike Tomlin’s team had a 9-8 record and couldn’t clinch a ticket to the playoffs. It was their first year without quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger">Ben Roethlisberger</a>. 



So, the front office led by Omar Khan has been very active building a tremendous defense with the arrival of Patrick Peterson, Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander. Those names will play alongside star like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward or Minkah Fitzpatrick.


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However, the future of the franchise will depend mostly on second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett. Though the Steelers have been chosen by many experts as a possible dark horse in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> during the 2023 season, the AFC North will be very tough against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens">Ravens</a>.



<h2>George Pickens makes a spectacular catch against Joey Porter Jr</h2>



Last season, George Pickens was very outspoken about his frustration with offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The rookie showed amazing skills, but he wasn’t involved much in the plays called from the booth.


 

 


Now, after Pickens established himself as an amazing prospect, that situation has to change and the wide receiver is making that clear since the first days of training camp with the Steelers.


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In a video which immediately went viral, George Pickens made an incredible one-handed catch in front of rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. In fact, the wide receiver threw him the ball and almost produces a fight. The sequence is extraordinary.



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Are you ready to waive the white flag and just give up? Or are you willing to give your <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-fantasy-2022-waiver-wire-pickups-ahead-of-week-4-20220927-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fantasy Football </a>team one last chance? If that’s the case, then look no further; we’re here to take you <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-2022-23-playoff-format-how-will-the-football-postseason-be-played-20220908-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to the playoffs</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-patrick-mahomes-fires-hilarious-warning-ahead-of-the-season-20220908-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">win the whole thing.</a>
Messing up your draft or even having some tough luck with injuries can take a big toll on your chances. However, Fantasy Football leagues are won in the trenches, and the waiver wire is the most important of them all.
That’s why today, we’ve come up with a shortlist of three players you should target right away to straighten the ship and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-fantasy-3-under-the-radar-rbs-to-win-your-league-20220825-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">save your fantasy</a> season. What are you waiting for? Keep scrolling, and don’t miss out!
<h2>NFL Fantasy 2022: Top 3 Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 5</h2>
<h3>3. Raheem Mostert</h3>
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Even though the Miami Dolphins are paying Chase Edmonds more, Raheem Mostert has taken his spot as their lead back. He knows Mike McDaniel’s systemand has been more efficient on the ground and as a pass-catcher.
The Dolphins won’t be as pass-heavy this week with Teddy Bridgewater filling in for the injured Tua Tagovailoa. There’s no timetable for Tua’s return, and Mostert should still have a prominent role even when he comes back.
<h3>2. Brian Robinson</h3>
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Brian Robinson was quite impressive in training camp and had been named the Washington Commanders’ lead back ahead of the season. Unfortunately, he was shot right before the start of the campaign, thus being forced to miss the first month.
But Ron Rivera recently confirmed that Robinson wouldbe back on the gridiron for Week 5. And while we shouldn’t expect him to have a big workload in his first game back, he’ll be a major offensive factor for the remainder of the season.
<h3>1. George Pickens</h3>
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Chase Claypool has been unimpressive and underwhelming through the first couple of years of his career. Now, he might give up even a bigger share of the targets with George Pickens emerging as a most reliable option.
Pickens is an athletic freak, and it’s clear that he has a strong rapportwith Kenny Pickett. The Pittsburgh Steelers finally give up on Mitch Trubisky, so that Pickett-Pickens connection figures to take off from now on.

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