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George Pickens Backs Out Of Pittsburgh Youth Camp After Cowboys Trade

TruEdge Sports has tapped Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth to replace him at the camp rescheduled for July 20.

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(Cont.) TruEdge Sports sent this email to families that had registered for the George Pickens Youth Football Camp. (Courtesy of Austin Doody)
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Overview

  • The Cowboys acquired Pickens from the Steelers on May 7 in exchange for 2026 and 2027 draft picks as part of Pittsburgh’s roster overhaul.
  • Following the trade, Pickens confirmed he would attend the June 28 youth camp in Pittsburgh before withdrawing at the last minute.
  • TrueEdge Sports expressed deep frustration, saying Pickens’ decision demonstrated a disregard for the families and children who had registered.
  • Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth agreed to fill in for Pickens at the event, which organizers moved to July 20 at Highmark Stadium.
  • The broken commitment has intensified scrutiny of Pickens’ maturity and accountability as he prepares to join the Cowboys’ receiver corps alongside CeeDee Lamb.