The Stalwarts traded George Pickens for a draft pick — news 2025
7 may 2025 в 16:37
Wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, George Pickens, may have to give up his black and gold jersey for another one. After a tense season, rumors of a possible trade involving Pickens emerged, and some fans were not surprised. Last year, 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 post-match press conference in December 2024. «It's an emotional game. These divisional games are important. He’s targeted because he’s George. He understands that. But he needs to grow up, and he needs to grow up quickly».
Quarterback Russell Wilson agreed with his coach and noted that his then-teammate was «learning on the fly».
«And I just think you have to understand that when you’re one of the best receivers in the world, everyone will be watching you, and you have to understand that you need to stay neutral, keep calm in those moments and still bring excitement», - Wilson pointed out about Pickens. «I told him on the sideline, when you’re one of the best in the world, you expect to make those plays, and you don’t need to do anything extra. … He also needs to be smarter, and he will do that».
Below is an update on whether Pickens was traded by the Steelers.
Pickens, 24, hails from Alabama, and he is the younger brother of Chris Humes of the Oakland Raiders. Although he initially planned to play football at Auburn University, Pickens later enrolled at the University of Georgia and played for the Bulldogs.
In 2022, Pickens began his NFL career with the Steelers.
Pickens was selected by the Steelers in the second round — 52nd overall — in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Yes, Pickens was traded by the Steelers in May 2025 in exchange for a third-round pick and a late-round pick swap, multiple sources reported.
The news of Pickens' trade came about three months after general manager Omar Khan stated that the Steelers were open to extending his contract.
«I can tell you that he has a desire to be great», - Khan said, referring to the team. «He has a desire to be great here. We want him to be great and be great here with respect to the contract. But, you know, we’re not going to discuss this publicly, and usually these things are resolved later».
Pickens will now play for the Dallas Cowboys. He is in the final year of his rookie deal
«He just needs to grow up, man», - Tomlin said at a post-match press conference in December 2024. «It's an emotional game. These divisional games are important. He’s targeted because he’s George. He understands that. But he needs to grow up, and he needs to grow up quickly».
Quarterback Russell Wilson agreed with his coach and noted that his then-teammate was «learning on the fly».
«And I just think you have to understand that when you’re one of the best receivers in the world, everyone will be watching you, and you have to understand that you need to stay neutral, keep calm in those moments and still bring excitement», - Wilson pointed out about Pickens. «I told him on the sideline, when you’re one of the best in the world, you expect to make those plays, and you don’t need to do anything extra. … He also needs to be smarter, and he will do that».
Below is an update on whether Pickens was traded by the Steelers.
Pickens, 24, hails from Alabama, and he is the younger brother of Chris Humes of the Oakland Raiders. Although he initially planned to play football at Auburn University, Pickens later enrolled at the University of Georgia and played for the Bulldogs.
In 2022, Pickens began his NFL career with the Steelers.
Pickens was selected by the Steelers in the second round — 52nd overall — in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Yes, Pickens was traded by the Steelers in May 2025 in exchange for a third-round pick and a late-round pick swap, multiple sources reported.
The news of Pickens' trade came about three months after general manager Omar Khan stated that the Steelers were open to extending his contract.
«I can tell you that he has a desire to be great», - Khan said, referring to the team. «He has a desire to be great here. We want him to be great and be great here with respect to the contract. But, you know, we’re not going to discuss this publicly, and usually these things are resolved later».
Pickens will now play for the Dallas Cowboys. He is in the final year of his rookie deal
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