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Cowboys Finalize Trade for George Pickens to Bolster Receiving Corps

Dallas acquires the young wideout from Pittsburgh, reshaping both teams' strategies ahead of the 2025 season.

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Overview

  • The Cowboys traded a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 fifth- and sixth-round draft swaps to the Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens.
  • Pickens joins CeeDee Lamb in Dallas, creating a dynamic receiving duo aimed at diversifying the Cowboys' passing game.
  • Steelers veteran Cam Heyward urged fans to remain patient as Pittsburgh recalibrates its roster around DK Metcalf and other emerging targets.
  • Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed excitement about Pickens' addition, emphasizing the challenges defenses will face in covering two top-tier receivers.
  • Dallas executives compared Pickens to former Cowboys star Dez Bryant, citing his competitive edge and playmaking ability despite noted maturity concerns.