Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan expressed a strong desire to retain wide receiver George Pickens, who is eligible for a contract extension. Despite impressive performance statistics, including over 1,000 receiving yards in 2023, Pickens faced challenges in 2024 with injuries and issues of unsportsmanlike conduct. Head Coach Mike Tomlin emphasized the need for Pickens to mature quickly, particularly highlighting the pressures and expectations of his role as a top player on the team. Future discussions regarding his contract will occur privately, away from public scrutiny.
"I had a really solid exit meeting with GP, and I can tell you that he has a desire to be great. We have a desire for him to be great and to be great here, with respect to the contract."
"He's just got to grow up, man. This is an emotional game, man. These divisional games are big. He's got a target on his back because he's George, he understands that. But he's got to grow up. He's got to grow up in a hurry."
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