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George Pickens Joins Cowboys in High-Profile Trade with Steelers

Dallas acquires the talented but volatile wide receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb, while Pittsburgh focuses on rebuilding its WR corps behind D.K. Metcalf.

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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Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch in front of Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dallas Cowboys traded a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 fifth-round pick, and pick swaps to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick.
  • Pickens, a dynamic playmaker known for his big-play ability, will complement Pro Bowl receiver CeeDee Lamb in Dallas' offense.
  • Pittsburgh moved on from Pickens after acquiring D.K. Metcalf earlier this offseason and signing him to a lucrative extension as their new No. 1 receiver.
  • Pickens' tenure in Pittsburgh was marked by both on-field production, including leading the NFL in yards per catch in 2023, and disciplinary issues that drew public criticism from head coach Mike Tomlin.
  • The Cowboys have not extended Pickens' contract, making 2025 a pivotal 'prove-it' year for the receiver, who is projected to command a significant deal in free agency.