Echoing the words of his head coach, Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said talented but mercurial wide receiver George Pickens has "room to grow." "George is a very talented player who has room to grow,

The Steelers will likely keep Pickens next season, but an extension is still up in the air. Steelers owner Art Rooney admitted on Monday to the media that he hopes to see Pickens grow in his talents.

Pickens has flashed promise as a pro but also hasn't yet shown he's worth the numerous headaches he's caused the Steelers during his young career.

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II backed wide receiver George Pickens after the players' 2024 frustrations.

George Pickens has done a lot to discourage Steelers fans since he was drafted in 2022, whether it be sideline tirades, a lack of effort on runblocking or crypt

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and his future in Pittsburgh was among the topics Steelers president Art Rooney II addressed in a session with reporters on Monday.

As a rule, the Pittsburgh Steelers negotiate contract extensions with their top players in the offseason heading into the final year of their contract. This is the position the Steelers find themselves in with wide receiver George Pickens but Pickens’ production and behavior have muddied the waters of his future with this team.