The George Pickens deal is the NFL story of the week, but it might just be the start. With teams reassessing their rosters after the 2025 NFL Draft, the league is entering another stretch of potential player movement.
New additions at wide receiver could lead to some familiar names heading out. Here’s a look at some wideouts who might be on the move soon, starting with Tyreek Hill and Brandon Aiyuk.
Wide Receivers That Could Follow Up the George Pickens Trade
#1 – Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
Hill didn’t waste time saying he was done with the Miami Dolphins early in the offseason. He later apologized, but not long after, he was back on social media hinting at his future again. At 31, Hill is hitting the journeyman phase of his career. The question is when he’ll make that next move.
#2 – Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers
Aiyuk has made headlines lately, and a trade wouldn’t be all that shocking. The San Francisco 49ers already moved on from Deebo Samuel and extended George Kittle. Now they have to decide whether to play out Aiyuk’s contract or send him elsewhere before the first exit window.
#3 – Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos
Sutton has delivered big plays but hasn’t put up huge numbers in Denver. Now in the final year of his deal and nearing 30 years old, a tough contract negotiation could be coming. Sutton is also one of the last holdovers from John Elway’s era as general manager. With Sean Payton and George Paton in charge now, and after drafting Pat Bryant this year, they may look to move on.
#4 – Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
Watson is heading into Year 4 of his rookie deal, but injuries have slowed him down. The Packers also snapped a 23-year streak by taking a wide receiver in the first round, selecting Texas receiver Matthew Golden. If there’s any friction over his contract, this could be his last year in Green Bay.
#5 – Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just drafted a top wide receiver prospect in Emeka Egbuka. That move signals a shift toward a younger core on offense, which could speed up the transition from Evans in both playing time and leadership. Evans is entering the final year of his deal, and if the team decides to move on, he’s still too good to just let go for nothing, especially with multiple teams likely interested in adding a proven veteran.