Jerry Jones Finalizes Cowboys' Trade for George Pickens, Reuniting with Brian Schottenheimer

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Updated May 7, 2025, 11:12 AM

The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire wide receiver George Pickens, a former Georgia standout, in exchange for draft pick compensation expected to be centered around a third-rounder and a late-round pick swap. The trade, orchestrated by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, is set to be completed today.

Pickens, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract with a salary of $3.656 million, brings a valuation of a four-year, $102 million contract ($25.5 million average per year) to Dallas. The 24-year-old wide receiver has recorded 174 receptions for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns over three seasons with the Steelers, where he occasionally frustrated head coach Mike Tomlin.

The trade marks a significant move for the Cowboys, reuniting Pickens with former Georgia offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, now the Cowboys' head coach, and aiming to bolster their receiving corps with Pickens joining CeeDee Lamb. For the Steelers, this trade follows the acquisition of DK Metcalf, who is expected to take over as the primary receiver, leaving the team in need of a new No. 2 receiver.

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BREAKING: The Steelers are trading WR George Pickens to the Cowboys in a deal that is expected to become "official soon" per @RapSheet https://t.co/NVbZ7Dkt5t

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The #Cowboys and #Steelers have a deal in place on a trade of George Pickens and it’s expected to be centered around a third-rounder and a late-round pick swap. Pickens is headed to Dallas. https://t.co/3rwQkmJROv