Trading back in the first round is one way to recoup lost draft value from the trade to acquire DK Metcalf, but the biggest return would come from trading WR George Pickens. According to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz, that is actively being shopped leading up to the draft.
“George Pickens is one intriguing trade name to watch. Pittsburgh has taken and made calls on the talented WR, who’s now extension-eligible,” Schultz wrote. “After paying Metcalf, league sources are skeptical the Steelers will pay two receivers.”
Metcalf was given a four-year extension which gives him a total of $150 million over five years with the last remaining year of his old contract factored in.