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Steelers Trade George Pickens to Cowboys, Reshaping Rosters

Pittsburgh focuses on long-term rebuilding while Dallas integrates Pickens as a key weapon alongside CeeDee Lamb.

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Overview

  • The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for 2026 third- and 2027 fifth-round draft picks.
  • Steelers GM Omar Khan described the trade as a 'fresh start' for Pickens, whose tenure in Pittsburgh was marked by disciplinary issues.
  • Veteran Cam Heyward reassured fans, emphasizing the team's focus on its remaining receivers, including DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, and Roman Wilson.
  • Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed excitement about Pickens' ability to complement CeeDee Lamb, enhancing Dallas' passing game.
  • The Steelers' trade reflects a strategic shift toward accumulating draft capital for long-term roster building.