Wallace and Smith-Schuster were declining in their final years with the Steelers before going to new teams. Wallace's yards per game dropped from 74.6 in 2011 to 55.7 in 2012, then he signed with the Miami Dolphins prior to the 2013 season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering uncharted waters in the 2026 season. After losing all three quarterbacks, their top running back, and trading George Pickens, their top wide receiver, the team’s offensive core is changing completely.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a blockbuster trade when they sent George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens is one of the more explosive personalities in the NFL, and his off-field attitude likely played a part in the deal.