George Pickens is departing from the black and gold to provide Dak Prescott with an outstanding complementary target next to CeeDee Lamb.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in a deal that should be official soon, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the deal.
Dallas will receive Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Pittsburgh will get a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder, Rapoport added.
Much in need of a No. 2 target beside Lamb, the Cowboys rode through free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft without bringing in a bona fide second wide receiver. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the train had not "left the station" in terms of adding reinforcements if called upon.
Dallas called, and Pittsburgh answered by sending the three-year pro to the Cowboys in a splashy move that will no doubt get the hype train going full speed into the upcoming season.
Following the acquisition of DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks, it seemed feasible that Pittsburgh could move Pickens -- like Metcalf, a big-play receiver who specializes in contested catches. That's come to fruition. It's a move that completes a massive offensive overhaul for the Steelers, who have now parted ways with their leading wide receiver from 2024, their leading rusher (Najee Harris; signed with Los Angeles Chargers) and their leading passer (Russell Wilson; signed with New York Giants).
Pickens moves to his second NFL team while entering the final year of his rookie contract, due just $3.65 million in what will be a massive prove-it season.