Steelers' New-Look Receiver Group Disrespected in Latest Ranking

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded away star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, but they also made a trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire their star wideout, D.K. Metcalf.

And some are not necessarily a fan of the move.

In a recent article by PFF's Trevor Sikkema, he ranks every NFL team's wide receiver corps going into the 2025 season. But near the bottom of the list at No. 29, he has the Steelers' new group.

"The Steelers traded for D.K. Metcalf in the offseason but then shipped off George Pickens. That profiles as only a slight upgrade for a team that finished 20th in PFF receiving grade in 2024," Sikkema wrote. "Pittsburgh should get more out of second-year receiver Roman Wilson, who was largely injured last season, and the backfield combination of Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell brings some third-down, pass-catching ability."

A big factor in the team being able to prove this ranking wrong is Roman Wilson, who did not play in his rookie season due to injury. If he can step up in a big way, the team's wide receiver corps could improve tremendously.

As for Metcalf, he had also 100 more receiving yards than Pickens last season, as well as two more touchdowns. Pairing new quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a receiver with athleticism like Metcalf's just feels like a match made in heaven.

The Steelers will go into the 2025 season looking to make the playoffs for the third straight season, as well as prove this ranking wrong.