Cowboys make declaration on George Pickens
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Former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens may be wise to take a page out of Le'Veon Bell's playbook following a contract dispute with the Cowboys.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted veteran wide receiver George Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Georgia. After emerging as a No. 1 wide receiver and 1,000-yard playmaker, Pittsburgh decided to trade Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on George Pickens for the 2026 season, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be suiting up for "America's Team" when Week 1 arrives. Dallas wisely traded a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in
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Steelers’ draft failures exposed: Why Chase Claypool and George Pickens forced a complete offensive reset
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most draft capital of anyone in the NFL with 12 overall picks in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. While they may not use all of them, the team has a desperate need to do something they have not in the draft in a long while: hit a home run.
The Dallas Cowboys now have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL following the post-draft trade acquisition of the explosive George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers to pair with All-Pro CeeDee Lamb.
The Pittsburgh Steelers moved on from George Pickens last year, and while the trade was panned initially, it feels like a clear win for the team now.