The Seattle Seahawks executed a bombshell earlier this offseason when they traded superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a second-round pick (and a late-round pick swap).

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy offseason in 2025 when it comes to the wide receiver position. The organization acquired DK Metcalf via a trade

Pickens is the most recent of a common trend in Pittsburgh where the organization parts ways with young receivers at the end of their rookie deals rather than extending their contracts.