George Pickens’ inconsistent tenure in Pittsburgh continues to haunt him

After being acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, George Pickens proved to be one of the best wide receivers in the entire league, catching 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. His dominance in 2025 made him a first-time Pro Bowl player in the final year of his rookie contract, but still it wasn’t enough to earn a long-term contract, at least not yet. As we all know now, Pickens will play out the entire 2026 season under the $27.3 million franchise tag, with a chan