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After Steelers Trade George Pickens To Cowboys, What Will They Do WIth Him?

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The Steelers will also send the Cowboys a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Rumors surrounding a Dallas Cowboys trade were rampant after owner and general manager Jerry Jones hinted at a “substantive trade” that could occur before or after the NFL draft.

It appears the trade he was hinting at is here.

Dallas has been searching for a second wide receiver option to complement star CeeDee Lamb. Before the Pickens trade, their other starting receivers were Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Jonathan Mingo.

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Pickens is entering the final year of his contract. Steelers GM Omar Khan had previously expressed his desire to retain Pickens.

The Cowboys do not plan to extend Pickens and will let him play out the final year of his contract, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Earlier in the offseason, the Steelers made a trade for DK Metcalf, creating a one-two combo with Pickens. With Pickens gone, the offense in Pittsburgh will take a step back.

Pickens finished 2024 with 59 catches for 900 yards in 14 games. In 2023, Pickens went over 1,000 receiving yards.

The Cowboys have their best wide receiver duo since 2021, when Amari Cooper was paired up with Lamb.