The Pittsburgh Steelers cut ties with WR George Pickens in May, moving on from a receiver who contributed on the field but brought headaches off it. Pickens has taken advantage of his new start with the Cowboys, as through 11 games, he has a career-high 67 receptions for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns. The Steelers got a third-round pick this year and a fifth-round pick next year for Pickens and a sixth-round pick next year. With Pickens having a breakout season in Dallas, The Athletic’s NFL insider Dianna Russini said rival executives are still “shaking their heads” at the return Jerry Jones “squeezed” out of the Steelers.
Russini: Rival Executives ‘Still Shaking Their Heads’ Over Steelers’ George Pickens Trade
