Cowboys Acquire George Pickens, 2027 Sixth-Round Pick From Steelers for 2026 Third- and 2027 Fifth-Round Picks

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Updated May 9, 2025, 09:02 PM

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade finalized on May 8, 2025. Dallas receives Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Pickens, 24, joins the Cowboys after three seasons with the Steelers, where he caught 174 passes for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2023, he averaged 18.1 yards per catch and recorded 59 receptions for 900 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. Pickens was originally drafted 52nd overall in 2022. The trade follows reported concerns about Pickens' maturity and on-field discipline in Pittsburgh, including fines for behavioral issues and multiple unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin publicly stated last season that Pickens needed to 'grow up.' Despite this, both Pickens and Steelers general manager Omar Khan have said that Pickens did not request a trade, with Khan describing the move as a 'fresh start' for both sides. Pickens expressed surprise at the trade, stating he found out at the same time as the public, and emphasized his focus on contributing to the Cowboys' winning culture. He has not requested a contract extension and is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Pickens also highlighted his excitement to play alongside Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, stating, 'We’re working off each other.' The Steelers had difficulty finding trade partners for Pickens during the NFL Draft, with reports indicating that some teams were hesitant to pursue him. The Cowboys, who had also targeted Tetairoa McMillan in the draft, ultimately secured Pickens after a months-long search for a wide receiver. Pittsburgh's receiver group now includes DK Metcalf, Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III, and Roman Wilson, while the team continues to address its quarterback situation.

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Joseph Hoyt

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#Cowboys had multiple names they were exploring in terms of finding a WR2. George Pickens ended up being the fit. https://t.co/tgQ73aTq2K

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REPORT: The Cowboys were also interested in trading for Ravens WR Rashod Bateman before trading for George Pickens, per @Schultz_Report. The talks between Dallas and Baltimore didn't go far and the Cowboys ended up with Pickens after a "months-long" process for a new WR. https://t.co/uGJpwoMKKA