Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was reportedly tardy to one of the team's final contests of the season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2024 campaign ended with a 28-14 loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens on Wild Card Weekend, and it was disappointing for a variety of reasons. The Steelers have now lost six straight playoff games,

George Pickens addressed Pittsburgh Steelers fans with a heartfelt message, possibly clarifying his controversial comments on the offense.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs with the ball after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ postseason ended unceremoniously and the team’s pass-catcher made it clear that he was less than pleased about that fact.

George Pickens says he has seen growth from the offense since he’s been with the Steelers, but admits he’s not optimistic of the offense going forward. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/ss4BaU49sZ

Heading into the 2024 season, George Pickens was a Pittsburgh Steeler many fans hoped the team would build the offense around for the foreseeable future. However, after a rocky relationship between the Steel City and Pickens became evident during the regular

George Pickens' postgame comments put a salty taste in Steelers' fans mouths, and now they're hoping that the wide receiver gets traded.

George Pickens finished his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the organization's leading receiver. Although he does see signs of improvement on

George Pickens raised some eyebrows with just one word after the Pittsburgh Steelers ' Wild Card round exit on Saturday. But some fans wondered if it was simply a matter of miscommunication.