Aaron Rodgers’ ex-Jets teammate Allen Lazard ‘in play’ for Steelers after George Pickens blockbuster

Aaron Rodgers’ ex-Jets teammate Allen Lazard ‘in play’ for Steelers after George Pickens blockbuster

Could the Steelers fill that now-vacant spot in their wide receivers room with a player near and dear to Aaron Rodgers’ heart?

That appears to be the case, according to Pro Football Talk, which reported Wednesday that Jets wideout Allen Lazard is “in play” to be moved to the Steelers, who sent George Pickens to the Cowboys earlier in the day.

Lazard, the subject of trade rumors after taking an $8.5 million pay cut last month, caught pᴀsses last season from Rodgers, the apple of the Steelers’ eyes following his release from the Jets in February.

Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard is at the center of trade rumors. Bill Kostroun for New York Post
The Lazard buzz began after the Steelers traded wideout George Pickens to the Cowboys in May 2025. Getty Images

Before both landed in New York in 2023, Lazard and Rodgers were teammates for five seasons in Green Bay.

Last year, the 29-year-old Lazard tallied 37 receptions for 530 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.

In his previous season with the Jets — when Zach Wilson took over for Rodgers following a season-ending Achilles injury in September 2023 — Lazard had 23 receptions for 311 yards and one touchdown.

Allen Lazard (13) has been teammates with Aaron Rodgers on the Jets and Packers. AP
The Steelers have heavily pursued the four-time league MVP this offseason. Bill Kostroun for New York Post

The former Iowa State product originally signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Jets in March 2023.

The Steelers are in need of another veteran pᴀss-catcher after shipping Pickens, a 2022 second-rounder, to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder.

The Cowboys also acquired a 2026 sixth-rounder in the deal.

Allen Lazard spent the past two seasons in New York. Robert Sabo for NY Post
George Pickens had been with the Steelers since 2022. Getty Images

Pittsburgh acquired former Seattle wideout DK Metcalf in a blockbuster trade in March and signed the 27-year-old to a five-year, $150 million extension.

That same month, Pittsburgh’s pursuit of Rodgers, 41, revved up, with the four-time league MVP visiting the facility and meeting with team brᴀss.

Aaron Rodgers has not yet made a decision about his future. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Rodgers spoke out about his future later in April, stating matters in his personal life are taking “precedent at this point.”

“I am trying to be open to everything and not specifically attached to anything when it comes to this decision,” Rodgers said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

The Steelers re-signed veteran backup Mason Rudolph this offseason and added Ohio State’s Will Howard with the 185th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The team went 10-7 last season and reached the playoffs with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson under center. Both went to New York in free agency, with Fields joining the Jets and Wilson linking up with the Giants.

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