If the Pittsburgh Steelers trade for Cooper Kupp, they may need to move on from George Pickens in 2025 due to growing character concerns.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers' need for a running mate for No. 1 wide receiver George Pickens, one NFL analyst proposes a trade that involves the Steelers and San Francisco 49ers that would greatly help Pittsburgh's situation.

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.

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.

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.