The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth rounder this offseason. They also threw in a 2027 sixth to sweeten the deal for Dallas.

Following three seasons of highlight-reel plays, but on-field antics, being late to the Christmas Day game against the Chiefs, and problems in the locker room, the Steelers had enough. Pickens had to go. But was it the right decision?

At the time, it seemed the answer was yes. The Steelers traded for DK Metcalf, paid him $30 million per season, and decided to deal Pickens instead of keeping the two together for the 2025 campaign. Going into a contract year, Pickens went to Dallas to play for Jerry Jones with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. It’s Jones and Pickens

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