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Batko: Steelers Seem ‘More Bullish’ On George Pickens Now Than They Were Diontae Johnson On Eve Of Trade

While there has been speculation that the Steelers might trade WR George Pickens this offseason, that talk has largely died down in recent days. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen, as the Diontae Johnson trade surfaced out of nowhere a year ago. But the impression many have is that the Steelers feel more strongly about Pickens now than they did about Johnson last year.

The consensus seems to be that the Steelers won’t sign George Pickens to a contract extension this offseason, but also that they won’t move him. That could create complications and sets up a potential hold-in later this year.