The Pittsburgh Steelers had the opportunity to role into the 2025 season with a talented receiving duo that would’ve consisted of DK Metcalf and George Pickens. When they decided to trade Pickens, and make minimal upgrades to the position afterwards, it seemed clear Pittsburgh has plenty of confidence in their current receiving core. A core that includes Calvin Austin III, who’s made a fan in Arthur Smith.
“Calvin, he liked that chip on his shoulder,” Smith said after Thursday’s practice via the Breakfast With Benz podcast. “A little partial to him, he’s another Memphis Guy. Calvin thinks he’s 6’5″.