The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major offseason trade to acquire star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. Following that move, they were expected to have one of the most lethal wide receiver duos in the NFL with Metcalf and George Pickens.

Pickens has been known for having a hot temper on the field. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about his maturity after he was flagged twice for unsportsmanlike conduct in a Week 13 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, which came a week after he was involved in an on-field scuffle with Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II.

George Pickens blasted the Steelers on Instagram after being traded to Dallas, expressing raw frustration over the team's decisions.