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NFL Fans React to Steelers, Cowboys Finalizing Trade for WR George Pickens

Andy Nesbitt

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens warms up for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens warms up for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. / Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys rocked the NFL world early Wednesday morning as it was reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter that they are close to finalizing a deal that will send wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas.

The former University of Georgia star has played all three of his seasons of his NFL career with Pittsburgh. His best year was 2023 when he caught 63 passes for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns. Last season he had 59 catches for 900 yards with just three touchdowns.

The Steelers will receive draft picks in return for Pickens, Schefter reported. The move will pair him up with CeeDee Lamb and provide another strong weapon for Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.

Update: The Cowboys are getting Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick from the Steelers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, per Schefter.

NFL fans had reactions to that news:

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ANDY NESBITT

Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.

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