Pickens' time with the Steelers was marred by what were described as "maturity and accountability" issues, collecting over $200,000 in NFL and team fines in 2024 alone. Multiple reports out of Pittsburgh said head coach Mike Tomlin had to publicly reprimand Pickens more than once.

After months of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded veteran wide receiver George Pickens. Pittsburgh is sending him to the Cowboys, Dallas announced Wednesday. The Cowboys will send a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder to Pittsburgh, while the Steelers will also include a 2027 sixth-round pick.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and 2026 fifth-round pick. Pickens now heads to the Cowboys after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Steelers.