Cowboys land star wideout George Pickens
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick.
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Hate them or love them, the Dallas Cowboys love to make a splashy move.
On Wednesday, the Cowboys traded for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens, 24, is in the final year of his rookie contract.
After catching passes from quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Mitchell Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph, he will now be catching passes from Pro Bowl quarterback Dak Prescott.
What did the Dallas Cowboys trade to get George Pickens?
To close the deal, the Cowboys sent the Steelers a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. In exchange, the Cowboys get Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from the Steelers.
What was the Dallas Cowboys’ record last season?
The Dallas Cowboys finished last season with a 7-10 record. After an abysmal season, the Cowboys were looking for help on offense.
The Cowboys could use help at running back, and it seems like they got another wide receiver to complement CeeDee Lamb.
Last season, the Cowboys ranked 27th in rushing, averaging 100 yards per game. Their primary running back, Rico Dowdle, finished the season with 235 rushing attempts, 1,079 yards on the season, and two touchdowns, according to Football Reference.
The Cowboys also ranked 21st in the league for passing.
How well did George Pickens play last season?
Pickens had 900 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 103 targets over 14 games in 2024 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.