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The Dallas Cowboys have made a splash in the NFL offseason, acquiring wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a surprising trade that has fans buzzing. Announced on May 7, the move fulfills hints dropped by owner Jerry Jones earlier in the year, when he teased a potential big addition despite not drafting a wide receiver.
“It definitely was a big-time thought, but the train has not left the station,” Jones said at a presser, hinting at a free agency move. That prediction came true as Pickens, leaving behind the Steelers’ black and gold, now dons the Cowboys’ white and blue.
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Pickens joins forces with All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, forming a dynamic duo that could elevate Dallas’ offense to new heights. The 24-year-old expressed his excitement about the pairing, stating, “CeeDee is a super dynamic receiver, super dynamic person, player-I just feel like schematically you won’t be able to double everybody, so that’ll be a great thing for me and him.”
The Cowboys welcomed Pickens warmly, with Charlotte Jones, vice president and chief brand officer, sharing an Instagram story featuring a photo of Pickens with Jerry Jones, herself, and her husband, Amir Rozwadowski. She captioned it, “Welcome to the family!” signaling big expectations for the young receiver.
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Pickens wants a fresh start in Dallas
Pickens, for his part, is thrilled to be in Dallas. “I feel great, I like the mojo here. I like the swag,” he said at a recent presser, adding, “I feel like they have a great thing going for sure.” His jerseys are already flying off digital shelves, though fans will need to wait for his number assignment before they ship. The trade, which saw the Cowboys send a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to Pittsburgh for Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick, marks a fresh start for the receiver after a rocky tenure with the Steelers.
The trade’s backstory points to tensions in Pittsburgh. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had previously called out Pickens, saying he “has got to grow up” after an incident last season where Pickens grabbed Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis by the facemask during a Week 5 game.
Steelers GM Omar Khan explained, “A fresh start made sense for everyone,” noting the deal came together quickly after conversations with Pickens’ agent. Tomlin, however, remained tight-lipped, stating, “I’m not going to add any color to it.” As Dallas gears up for training camp, the Pickens-Lamb partnership offers hope for ending the Cowboys’ three-decade championship drought.
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