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Cowboys swing deal to acquire WR George Pickens from Steelers
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(This story was updated to include new information.)
The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers finalized a trade that would send big-play wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas in exchange for draft picks.
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The Cowboys are sending a third-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 to the Steelers in exchange for Pickens, who averaged 15.3 yards on 59 receptions last season, and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
The deal gives Dallas a second high-profile wide receiver to go with CeeDee Lamb on a team that finished 11th in the NFL in passing offense last season under quarterback Dak Prescott .
ESPN first reported the deal .
Pickens, 24, is entering his fourth NFL season and would be eligible for a contract extension at the conclusion of this year with his rookie deal expiring.
Wide receiver George Pickens caught 59 passes for 900 yards and three touchdowns last season for the Steelers, then added five catches for 87 yards and a score in the AFC wild-card playoff game against Baltimore.
The Steelers recently acquired wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and then signed him to a five-year, $150 million contract – which put Pickens' status with the team in question.
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They found a willing taker for him in Dallas, which didn't address its need at wide receiver in the just-completed NFL draft.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: George Pickens trade: Cowboys finalize deal with Steelers
