In a surprising move that is sending shockwaves through the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. The trade, per the NFL's Ian Rappoport, addresses a pressing need for Dallas while signaling a shift in Pittsburgh’s offensive strategy for the 2025 season.
Pickens, a 2022 second-round pick out of Georgia, has been a standout for the Steelers, amassing 1,140 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns in 2024, per ESPN. His combination of size, speed, and contested-catch ability made him a fan favorite in Pittsburgh, but trade rumors had swirled since the Steelers signed DK Metcalf to a massive five-year, $150 million extension earlier this year.