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George Pickens wants to stay with Pittsburgh Steelers, insider says

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8 months ago

May 7, 2025

George Pickens wants to stay with Pittsburgh Steelers, insider says

The trade rumors around George Pickens have cooled down, and the star wide receiver wants to be with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

“Trade talks or anything of that sort have cooled. There was some smoke around the NFL Draft, but I was told, in the end, [George] Pickens in the end wants to be in Pittsburgh, sort of flirted with a trade request, but in the end, he loves Mike Tomlin and wants to be a part of things,” Fowler said on NFL Live.

When asked this offseason if the team plans to trade Pickens on Tuesday, general manager Omar Khan has often noted that the team would like Pickens and Metcalf to be together.

“No, I mean, we’re glad we have George and DK here. I think they’re going to be exciting for everyone to watch. I’m excited to have DK here, but now I’m going to answer your question,” Khan said.

Pickens missed three games with a hamstring injury, dampening what looked to be a second-straight 1000-yard season with the third-year wide receiver.

He averaged 15.3 yards per reception with 59 receptions for 900 yards on the year. In each of the last two seasons, Pickens has eclipsed 15 yards per catch and 900 yards as the focus of the team’s passing offense.

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

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7 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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Pittsburgh Steelers get injury updates on five players, including ascending pass rusher

The Pittsburgh Steelers got some injury updates on Tuesday courtesy of head coach Mike Tomlin, with the most promising one being that pass rusher Nick Herbig should return this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Herbig suffered a hamstring injury against the Miami Dolphins and practiced late last week but could not make the final push to suit up against the Lions.

Meanwhile, four other players are working through soft tissue injuries as well. Cornerback James Pierre has a calf issue that has kept him out of the last two games, but he went through a workout on Tuesday and that could get him back on the practice field.

Tomlin seemed optimistic that Pierre would return to practice this week. He did not give the same level of optimism to guard Isaac Seumalo, who is still battling through a triceps injury.

Seumalo missed last week after not practicing, and could be out for another game if he can not practice. Spencer Anderson, his backup, will be limited after getting banged-up against the Lions.

Wide receiver Calvin Austin III has a hamstring strain that Tomlin said will leave as questionable this week, and will likely limit him early in the practice week. The same can be said for slot cornerback Brandin Echols, who is battling a groin injury.

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