The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to trade rumors and disappointment—thanks to the speculation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp, D.K. Metcalf, and just about any big-name receiver during the 2024 season.

Judging Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II comments about George Pickens, it’s likely he’ll play on an expiring contract in 2025.

PITTSBURGH -- Echoing the words of his head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said talented but mercurial wide receiver George Pickens has "room to grow."

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.

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and his future in Pittsburgh was among the topics Steelers president Art Rooney II addressed in a session with reporters on Monday.

Pickens is under contract for 2025, as is Calvin Austin, the team’s second-leading receiver, but Van Jefferson and Mike Williams are both set to hit free agency. Rooney’s comments indicate that he is planning to go in another direction, though he’s more focused on the Steelers’ future at quarterback.

Pittsburgh Steelers third-year wide receiver George Pickens sounded off on NFL trade speculation on Instagram.

George Pickens ended his third season in the NFL with way more questions than answers. Despite missing three games with a hamstring injury and being the only feature on an offense's perimeter, Pickens still went for 900 receiving yards and once again was a big play threat,

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II believes there is obvious room for growth with George Pickens.

Pickens has flashed promise as a pro but also hasn't yet shown he's worth the numerous headaches he's caused the Steelers during his young career.