Breaking News: George Pickens and DK Metcalf Training Together, Drawing Praise from Steelers’ Art Rooney

 

In an unexpected but exciting development for Pittsburgh Steelers fans, rising star George Pickens has been seen training more frequently with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf. This collaboration between two of the NFL’s most explosive young receivers has not only captured attention across the league but also drawn praise from Steelers team president Art Rooney II, who sees it as a promising sign for the team’s offensive future.

 

Sources close to both players have confirmed that Pickens and Metcalf have been participating in rigorous joint workouts this offseason, focusing on route running, explosiveness off the line, and refining their footwork and chemistry in contested catch situations. The sessions are reportedly taking place in California, where many NFL athletes gather to train during the offseason.

 

Rooney spoke to reporters earlier today and addressed the growing bond between Pickens and Metcalf: “George is taking his development seriously. Working with a guy like DK, who has proven himself as one of the premier receivers in the league, is exactly the kind of competitive edge we love to see. It shows initiative and a hunger to improve.”

 

The synergy between the two receivers is also being viewed as a potential catalyst for elevating the Steelers’ offensive identity, which has seen its share of struggles in recent seasons. While Metcalf remains committed to the Seahawks, his mentorship of Pickens could pay dividends in Pittsburgh as the young receiver prepares for a potentially breakout 2025 season.

 

Pickens, who finished the 2024 season with career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, has been vocal about his desire to reach elite status. Training with Metcalf — known for his combination of speed, strength, and discipline — aligns with that ambition.

 

“I’m trying to be the best, and you don’t get there without working with the best,” Pickens said in a brief social media post featuring a video of him and Metcalf sprinting drills and one-on-one coverage matchups. The post has since gone viral among NFL circles, with fans of both teams buzzing about the duo’s chemistry.

 

Though Metcalf’s involvement is strictly offseason mentorship, the Steelers organization remains encouraged by Pickens’ commitment to improving all facets of his game. With offensive coordinator Arthur Smith set to implement a more dynamic passing attack, Rooney’s optimism appears well-founded.

 

“George is a big part of what we’re building,” Rooney added. “Seeing him put in this kind of work with someone like DK — that’s how you become great.”

 

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, Steelers fans have one more reason to be excited.