While there’s plenty of speculation on the outside additions the Pittsburgh Steelers could make to replace George Pickens, the Steelers seem confident in who they already have to fill the void. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the team is “counting on” second-year WR Roman Wilson to absorb Pickens’ snaps.
“Team counting on Roman Wilson Year 2 jump. This offseason he looks like a different player than from his injury riddled rookie campaign,” Fowler wrote as part of this Wednesday tweet reacting to the news.
On Pittsburgh's offense, post-Pickens trade:
–#Steelers remain in contact with Aaron Rodgers and are hopeful that he'll be a Steeler.