Steelers can’t help but laugh as former star WR drops trade ultimatum on new team
Still Curtain • • sports
Key Points:
- George Pickens, traded by the Steelers to the Cowboys, is now seeking a long-term contract or a trade, creating tension as Dallas has placed the franchise tag on him, which offers a pay raise but no long-term security.
- The Cowboys prefer Pickens to play under the franchise tag and revisit negotiations later, but Pickens is pushing for an immediate resolution, either through a new deal or a trade.
- Pickens’ camp has reached out to other teams to explore trade possibilities, though no offers have materialized, while Dallas remains firm on keeping him without committing to a long-term contract this offseason.
- The Steelers’ decision to trade Pickens was motivated by concerns over difficult contract negotiations and locker room issues, challenges that the Cowboys are now facing firsthand.
- The ongoing contract dispute risks becoming contentious, reflecting the exact scenario the Steelers aimed to avoid when moving on from Pickens despite his on-field talent.
