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George Pickens didn't hold back after the Steelers' crushing playoff loss to the Ravens. It might be the end of the road for the wide receiver in Pittsburgh. George Pickens had a very tough season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

George Pickens was quite clearly the best ... could be inclined to move on from quarterback Russell Wilson after just one season if Pittsburgh gets "blown out" in the postseason.

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.

Analyst Denny Carter recently presented a few intriguing stats that made him question if George Pickens is worth the trouble he brings along.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens made it clear he has no optimism in the team's offense for the future after a playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

WR Russell Wilson throws a long high pass to WR George Pickens for a gain of 26 yards.

Mike Tomlin? No question about it: he was compared to Andy Reid, had his recent track record called into question, and had fans outright demanding his job by halftime. But surely George Pickens, who led the team in receiving yards and caught all five of his targets, would be absolved from blame, right?

QB Russell Wilson closes out the Steelers scoring drive with a 36-yard touchdown pass to WR George Pickens

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

Once Wilson returned to the field, the Steelers' offense undoubtedly opened up. George Pickens finally became a factor after a slow start caused by Fields, while Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III got more involved. The lone downside was the lack of Fields' rushing threat in the backfield, which negatively impacted Najee Harris and the run game.