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George Pickens Joins Cowboys, Highlights Fit with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb

The former Steelers wide receiver expresses optimism about his role in Dallas and downplays contract discussions as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.

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Overview

  • The Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers for 2026 and 2027 draft picks in a move to bolster their receiving corps.
  • Pickens praised quarterback Dak Prescott's consistency and intelligence, emphasizing their potential partnership as key to his success in Dallas.
  • The wide receiver highlighted his excitement about pairing with CeeDee Lamb, noting that defenses will struggle to double-team both players effectively.
  • Pickens, entering the final year of his rookie contract, stated he is not focused on extension talks and is prioritizing building a winning culture with the Cowboys.
  • Despite his talent, questions about Pickens's maturity and on-field behavior during his Steelers tenure contributed to Pittsburgh's decision to trade him.