After months of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally moved their mercurial wide receiver George Pickens. He has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third round pick and a 2027 fifth round pick. The Cowboys receive Pickens and the Steelers 2027 sixth round selection. The move finally puts to bed the question of what they were going to do with the supremely talented, yet immature 2022 second round selection.
Why Now?
It has been clear for some time that the Steelers had no intention of signing Pickens to a second contract. His behavior on the field was a major issue for the team.