Steelers May Use Pickens as Draft Trade Asset

Trade rumors around Steelers wide receiver George Pickens have intensified after he unfollowed the team on social media and the Steelers acquired DK Metcalf as their new top receiver. With Pickens entering the final year of his rookie contract, speculation has grown that the team could use him as a trade asset to move up in the NFL Draft, possibly to select a quarterback like Shedeur Sanders. Despite the rumors, Steelers GM Omar Khan has denied any intention to trade Pickens and expressed support for both Pickens and Metcalf. NFL insiders, including Dianna Russini, report the Steelers are not actively shopping Pickens but note that the player may be open to a trade. Analysts caution that similar social media actions by Pickens have occurred before and may not signal an imminent move. For now, official statements suggest Pickens is likely to remain with the Steelers.