Steelers may end up as George Pickens trade winners after latest Cowboys update
Still Curtain • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys, despite George Pickens' standout 2023 season with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns, have decided not to offer him a long-term contract and plan to use the franchise tag for the 2026 season.
- This decision places the Cowboys in a similar position to what the Pittsburgh Steelers faced before trading Pickens, potentially leading Dallas to consider trading him.
- The Steelers, having acquired Michael Pittman Jr. to replace Pickens more cost-effectively, hold 12 draft picks that could be used to strengthen their roster for a postseason push.
- If the Cowboys trade Pickens, the Steelers could be seen as the winners of the original trade, having gained valuable draft capital and roster flexibility despite Pickens' impressive performance in Dallas.
- Steelers GM Omar Khan's move to trade Pickens for a third-round pick may prove advantageous if Dallas' reluctance to commit long-term leads to another trade opportunity.
