A healthy Roman Wilson isn’t the only reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers felt comfortable moving off George Pickens and creating an opening for the team’s No. 2 receiver. They’re just as high on Calvin Austin III, who, unlike Wilson, has a proven body of work on the field. Breaking out in 2024 after two quiet seasons, Austin could be in store for a leap in playing time and target share.
Writing about the Pickens trade Monday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer points to Austin as someone the team likes internally.
“The Steelers think more highly of Calvin Austin III than people realize,” Breer wrote.