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Steelers GM shares Cowboys-George Pickens behind-the-scenes trade info

The Pittsburgh Steelers have spoken about the Dallas Cowboys trade with George Pickens.

Jeremy Brener

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens celebrates after making a catch against the Washington Commanders.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens celebrates after making a catch against the Washington Commanders. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Cowboys are making room in the wide receiver corps for Pittsburgh Steelers star George Pickens, who was acquired in a trade earlier this week.

Pickens comes to the Cowboys after three seasons with the Steelers filled with uncertainty both on and off the field.

Steelers general manager Omar Khan spoke about the trade for the first time, revealing that Pickens did not request to be dealt.

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"Steelers GM Omar Khan, speaking for the first time since trading George Pickens, says Pickens did not request a trade, but a fresh start for all parties made sense after some trade calls during the Draft didn’t result in a trade," NFL insider Ian Rapoport tweeted.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates with Steelers wide receiver George Pickens
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams celebrates with Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Khan said that there was communication between everyone involved before a deal was agreed to.

“The Cowboys reached out during the week and we had some conversations internally and with George's agent (David Mulugheta). We discussed where things were with George, where they are and where things could go. We think it makes sense for everyone," Khan said via Rapoport.

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Pickens, 24, comes to the Cowboys after recording 59 passes for 900 yards and three touchdowns last season with the Steelers. He now comes to Dallas with the opportunity to be the No. 2 wide receiver next to CeeDee Lamb, but he hopes that he can produce enough to warrant WR1 money during free agency next season from either the Cowboys or another team.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reacts after a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reacts after a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs. / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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