Stepping into a franchise in transition like the Pittsburgh Steelers, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett and rookie wide receiver George Pickens could find themselves on the field for the black and gold very quickly in 2022.
With a depleted depth chart at receiver for the Steelers following the losses of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ray-Ray McCloud and James Washington in free agency, Pickens steps into an ideal situation in Pittsburgh at receiver with a chance to carve out a starting role right away.
Along with Pickens, Kenny Pickett has a chance to step into the starting role in 2022 as well after the Steelers saw Ben Roethlisberger retire after 18 years, and the Steelers attempt to shore up the quarterback room with the signing of veteran Mitch Trubisky in free agency.