When should players asking for the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade them away concern us?
According to recent reports, both WR Diontae Johnson and QB Kenny Pickett requested trades before the Pittsburgh Steelers followed through. Just because they requested trades, however, doesn’t mean the Steelers weren’t voluntarily obliging.
In Pickett’s case, behind the scenes, it appears the Steelers grew resigned to the unlikelihood of Pickett’s ascendance. Head coach Mike Tomlin chose to continue playing Mason Rudolph at the end of last season. Then he said in his final press conference that Pickett would face challengers for his job—if he earned it.