The Pittsburgh Steelers are not in great shape entering Week 16 when it comes to the injury report . One of the most glaring issues in recent games has been the absence of wide receiver George Pickens , the clear-cut number one pass-catcher on the roster. The former second-round pick is dealing with a hamstring ailment, and it's obvious that the team is taking its time working him back with a playoff spot already clinched.
Unfortunately, Pickens not being able to play is leading to a lot of criticism being directed towards General Manager Omar Khan , and his inability to acquire a legitimate threat at wide receiver. Khan attempted to trade for Brandon Aiyuk and failed. The next high-profile wideout was Davante Adams, but he ended up being dealt to the New York Jets.
There were still a couple of other options on the table as the trade deadline neared, and perhaps the most attractive option, is a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Christian Kirk was absolutely a target , until he wasn't. The veteran ended up breaking his collarbone just a couple of weeks before the deadline.
It was reported not too long after that the Steelers were attempting to trade for Kirk, but the injury derailed everything. In a recent chat for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , reporter Gerry Dulac was asked about the lack of involvement for Mike Williams , and the insider was brutally honest. "Oh, he's being more involved more, just not to the level everyone was expecting," Dulac wrote.
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