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Cowboys Acquire WR George Pickens in Trade with Steelers

The Steelers send Pickens and a draft pick to Dallas, marking the end of a tumultuous tenure in Pittsburgh and bolstering the Cowboys' receiving corps.

Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • George Pickens, entering the final year of his rookie contract, was traded to the Dallas Cowboys along with a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-round and 2027 fifth-round pick.
  • The trade strengthens Dallas's offense by pairing Pickens with CeeDee Lamb, giving quarterback Dak Prescott a dynamic receiving duo for the 2025 season.
  • Pickens' time in Pittsburgh was marked by inconsistent production, injuries, and behavioral concerns, including multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in 2024.
  • The Steelers made Pickens expendable after acquiring DK Metcalf in March, who is now positioned as their No. 1 receiver following a major offensive overhaul.
  • Dallas views the trade as a high-reward opportunity, with Pickens set to prove himself in a pivotal contract year under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.