The Pittsburgh Steelers have a daunting 2025 offseason ahead. The quarterback, wide receiver, running back, defensive line and cornerback positions are all far from complete, which is not ideal given the current state of the AFC.

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be more willing to re-do the Diontae Johnson trade after receiver George Pickens' inconsistent stretch in 2024.

The Steelers are facing a new dilemma with bringing back Justin Fields. George Pickens is rumored to affect the plans.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk questions if the Pittsburgh Steelers should give George Pickens a new contract. He thinks

However, NFL insider Mike Florio believes the team can not give him an extension this year due to the potential sunken cost value the team could have if they gave Pickens a massive contract.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II backed wide receiver George Pickens after the players' 2024 frustrations.

George Pickens has done a lot to discourage Steelers fans since he was drafted in 2022, whether it be sideline tirades, a lack of effort on runblocking or crypt

For as talented as Pickens is, and for as many highlight reel plays as he is capable of making, they had an extremely difficult time getting consistency from him, while he also proved to be a bit of a headache both on and off the field.

The Steelers will likely keep Pickens next season, but an extension is still up in the air. Steelers owner Art Rooney admitted on Monday to the media that he hopes to see Pickens grow in his talents.

And in 2023, that was the case with the Pittsburgh Steelers and WR George Pickens. Then in 2024, that caught up to both of them, as Pickens only got worse in his behavior, and still received little repercussion.