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Dallas Cowboys land WR George Pickens in blockbuster trade with Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys finally landed their WR2.

Randy Gurzi

Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens celebrates a third quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens celebrates a third quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Acrisure Stadium. / Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
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Dallas Cowboys fans were hopeful for good news following a cryptic tweet from CeeDee Lamb late Tuesday night.

On Wednesday morning, the news came through.

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The Cowboys are bringing in George Pickens after agreeing to a blockbuster trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ian Rapoport added that the deal will involve Dallas sending a third-round pick to the Steelers. The two teams will also swap late-round picks.

The Cowboys were expected to add a No. 2 wide receiver in the draft, and had their sights set on Tetairoa McMillan. He was taken at No. 8 overall, however, leading to the selection of Alabama guard Tyler Booker.

Dallas never selected a wideout in the draft, saying afterward they would continue to explore options. That included revisiting conversations with the Steelers, following reports that the two teams discussed a trade prior to the draft.

Steelers WR George Pickens reacts after a Kansas City Chiefs penalty during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reacts after a Kansas City Chiefs penalty during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pickens is coming off a 59 catch, 900-yard campaign with the Steelers. In three seasons, he has 174 catches for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s been impressive despite inconsistent play under center, making this a great move for him as much as Dallas.

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Randy Gurzi is a graduate of Arizona State and has focused on NFL coverage since 2014.

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