Dallas Cowboys Trade for George Pickens
The Dallas Cowboys got to work in the early hours of Wednesday morning, hammering out a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers that landed George Pickens in Dallas. The wide receiver is set to become another immediate weapon for Dak Prescott as the long-awaited No. 2 option behind CeeDee Lamb.
“I just woke up hearing George Pickens can be a Cowboy … Somebody talk to me,” former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant posted to X, as the entire football world was catching up to the move. “If so that’s what you call getting Dak help.”
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I just woke up hearing George Pickens can be a Cowboy…Somebody talk to me 👀
If so that’s what you call getting Dak help
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) May 7, 2025
George Pickens’ Career Statistics
Pickens, 24, had 59 catches for 900 yards and three touchdowns last season. He posted at least 50 receptions, 800 yards and three touchdowns in each of his three seasons with the Steelers.
On Tuesday night, Lamb simply posted a gif of “The Simpsons” character Ralph Wiggum waving. Perhaps he knew something was on the way in the coming hours. In early October last season, Pickens was fined after a loss to the Cowboys for an on-field scuffle between the receiver and former Dallas cornerback Jourdan Lewis, as well as being a little lighter in the wallet for an explicit message he had displayed during the contest on his eye-black.
Reaction from Former Teammates and Social Media
Lewis, who signed with the Jaguars this offseason, posted Wednesday, “Confirmation, God wanted me in Jacksonville.”
Here is some more reaction to the trade from around social media:
The George Pickens trade is really interesting. The Cowboys are betting on their first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer and his staff to get the most out of him. I’d always be careful with the receiver Mike Tomlin is done with.
Big bet by Dallas. Payoff could be big too.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 7, 2025
George Pickens’ Career Achievements
For all @dallascowboys fans your new WR George Pickens averages 16.3 yards/receptions for his career.
That ranks 1st among 44 players with 2,000 Rec yds across the last 3 seasons (2022-24).
1. George Pickens (16.3)
2. A.J. Brown (15.4)
3. Brandon Aiyuk (15.3)@PaulHembo 🔥
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) May 7, 2025
More Reactions to the Trade
The best part about the George Pickens trade is that it doesn’t send Luka Doncic to Los Angeles.
— Scott Bell (@ScottBellDMN) May 7, 2025
Wow.
Cowboys gave up a 3rd Round this year & a 5th Round pick next year for George Pickens.
You still have to pay him next year or tag him….seems too rich for me.
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) May 7, 2025
The Steelers are finalizing a trade to send George Pickens to Dallas. The organization felt it was time to move on. My understanding is that Pickens didn’t request the trade. Don’t expect a huge haul in return.
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 7, 2025
Conclusion
The Dallas Cowboys’ trade for George Pickens is a significant move that could have a major impact on the team’s offense. With Pickens’ impressive career statistics and achievements, he is set to become a valuable asset for the team. The trade has received a mix of reactions from social media, with some praising the move and others expressing concerns about the cost.
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FAQs
Q: Who did the Dallas Cowboys trade for?
A: The Dallas Cowboys traded for George Pickens, a wide receiver from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Q: What did the Cowboys give up in the trade?
A: The Cowboys gave up a 3rd Round pick this year and a 5th Round pick next year for George Pickens.
Q: What are George Pickens’ career statistics?
A: George Pickens has had 59 catches for 900 yards and three touchdowns in the last season, and has posted at least 50 receptions, 800 yards and three touchdowns in each of his three seasons with the Steelers.
Q: How has the trade been received on social media?
A: The trade has received a mix of reactions on social media, with some praising the move and others expressing concerns about the cost.
