George Pickens is moving to Dallas: details of the trade and future career
7 may 2025 в 17:13
George Pickens officially moves to another team.
After weeks of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded the 24-year-old wide receiver to the Dallas Cowboys in a major deal completed on May 7, 2025. As Pickens joins his new team, fans are eager to learn more about the rising NFL star. Find out more about him below, including details of the trade and what awaits him in his career.
Pickens was born in Hoover, Alabama, where he became a standout player at Hoover High School. His impressive performances earned him recognition as one of the top wide receiver recruits in the country.
Pickens played college football at the University of Georgia, where he quickly became one of the top receivers for the Bulldogs. Despite tearing his ACL before his third season, he made a remarkable comeback to help Georgia win the national championship in 2022.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft (overall pick #52). He quickly became one of the most exciting weapons for the team, showcasing his ability to make big plays as a rookie.
Pickens drew widespread attention with his incredible one-handed catches, both in college and in the NFL. His spectacular catches went viral on social media, earning him a reputation as one of the most exciting young receivers in the league.
Yes, Pickens, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, is officially heading to Dallas. On May 7, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers completed the trade, sending the 24-year-old wide receiver and a sixth-round pick in 2027 to the Dallas Cowboys. In exchange, Pittsburgh received a third-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin commented on Pickens' attitude after he was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct. «He just needs to grow up, man», - Tomlin said at a press conference after a game in December 2024. «It's an emotional game. These division games are important. He’s targeted because he’s George. He understands that. But he needs to grow up, and he needs to do it quickly»
After weeks of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded the 24-year-old wide receiver to the Dallas Cowboys in a major deal completed on May 7, 2025. As Pickens joins his new team, fans are eager to learn more about the rising NFL star. Find out more about him below, including details of the trade and what awaits him in his career.
Pickens was born in Hoover, Alabama, where he became a standout player at Hoover High School. His impressive performances earned him recognition as one of the top wide receiver recruits in the country.
Pickens played college football at the University of Georgia, where he quickly became one of the top receivers for the Bulldogs. Despite tearing his ACL before his third season, he made a remarkable comeback to help Georgia win the national championship in 2022.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft (overall pick #52). He quickly became one of the most exciting weapons for the team, showcasing his ability to make big plays as a rookie.
Pickens drew widespread attention with his incredible one-handed catches, both in college and in the NFL. His spectacular catches went viral on social media, earning him a reputation as one of the most exciting young receivers in the league.
Yes, Pickens, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, is officially heading to Dallas. On May 7, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers completed the trade, sending the 24-year-old wide receiver and a sixth-round pick in 2027 to the Dallas Cowboys. In exchange, Pittsburgh received a third-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin commented on Pickens' attitude after he was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct. «He just needs to grow up, man», - Tomlin said at a press conference after a game in December 2024. «It's an emotional game. These division games are important. He’s targeted because he’s George. He understands that. But he needs to grow up, and he needs to do it quickly»
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