The Denver Broncos have done well in addressing the issues that head coach Sean Payton identified before the offseason began. The Broncos still have work left to do and part of that could be making a trade for a player like George Pickens.
Pickens, 24, was the No. 52 overall pick of the 2022 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers acquired D.K. Metcalf in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks and signed him to an extension that pays $30 million annually, leaving Pickens’ future in question.
“Denver has been notably quiet in targeting weapons to bolster this offense – something many thought would be their prime directive this offseason – as Evan Engram has been the biggest signing,” Pro Football Focus’ Mason Cameron wrote on March 20. “That may signal that this front office will be targeting weapons outside of free agency, and while it could be geared towards a draft selection, another likely route would be through trade.
“Enter: George Pickens.”
This Heavy Sports trade proposal aims to secure Pickens for the Broncos while meeting the speculative asking price set by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Paul Fittipaldo during an appearance on 93.7 The Fan.
Broncos get:
- George Pickens
Steelers get:
- 2025 third-round pick (No. 85 overall)
Pickens caught 59 passes for 900 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Steelers in 2024.
The 6-foot-3 wideout has gone over 50 receptions, 800 yards, and at least 3 scores every year since entering the league.
The Steelers could push for the Broncos second-round pick, No. 51 overall. That would make more sense if the Broncos decide to trade down out of their current No. 20 slot in the first round of the draft.
