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.

On the Pat McAfee Show, his quarterback, Russell Wilson, praised Austin has being the star of the Steelers' offense that no one is talking about nearly enough.

Steelers WR George Pickens made headlines for the right reasons this time, earning the NFL Way to Play Award for his Wild-Card performance.

Their 2024 season might be over, but the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make headlines as they delve into the offseason. At the forefront of Steelers-related news (outside of the ongoing criticism of head coach Mike Tomlin) is the team's possible plans at quarterback and involving embattled wideout George Pickens.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said in his end-of-season press conference that wide receiver George Pickens has both "talent" and

Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers have to make a very serious decision about what to do with wide receiver George Pickens. Despite flashes of elite skills on the field, there is so much baggage that comes along with him,

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

Thus, Atlanta will be on the hook for $27.5 million in base salary owed to Cousins in 2025, which would allow a team like the Steelers to sign him to a league minimum and leave the Falcons with the bill for the remainder of the money owed.

The Steelers' president spoke with KDKA-TV about many topics as he enters the offseason after another failed playoff run.

If the Pittsburgh Steelers want to turn things around and get over the playoff hump, it will take a strong free agency peri