In a surprising turn of events, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. Now, the wide receiver has reportedly made a bold promise to Jerry Jones upon his arrival to the NFC East club.
The Steelers have been active this offseason, especially with several changes on offense. As the team awaits Aaron Rodgers’ decision, they’ve been reshuffling pieces to prepare for whoever will be their next starting quarterback.
Prior to the 2025 NFL Draft, rumors swirled that the team might move on from George Pickens. However, it wasn’t until after the event that the Steelers officially parted ways with the wide receiver, sending him to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder.
Report: George Pickens made bold promise to Jerry Jones after Cowboys trade
Following a disappointing 2024 NFL season, many Cowboys fans called on the front office to add more weapons to the offense. Their concerns were addressed, as the team has already signed several players to bolster its roster.
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One of the biggest issues Dallas faced last year was the lack of a dependable WR2. CeeDee Lamb handled the bulk of the receiving workload and publicly expressed his desire for support to take some pressure off his shoulders.
Jerry Jones responded by acquiring George Pickens, a wideout with high potential who didn’t quite live up to expectations in Pittsburgh but is eager to prove himself in Dallas.
Pickens is entering the final year of his rookie contract and does not have a fifth-year option. While many players push for contract extensions after being traded, the 24-year-old is taking a different approach—he believes he must earn it on the field first.
George Pickens will play for the Cowboys in 2025
According to Clarence Hill of All City Dallas, Pickens will not ask Jerry Jones or the Cowboys for a contract extension at this time. While it’s a risky move, considering he’s not guaranteed a roster spot beyond this season, Pickens is betting on himself to earn a new deal with his performance in 2025.
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The addition of George Pickens is expected to give Dak Prescott a much-needed boost on offense. The quarterback has heavily relied on CeeDee Lamb in recent seasons, so adding a solid WR2 gives him more viable targets.
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As of now, the Cowboys have 12 wide receivers on the roster. Lamb and Pickens are projected to be the top two options, followed by Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo, and KaVontae Turpin as the next key contributors.
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