Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens breaks a tackle by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

What Dallas Cowboys gave up in George Pickens trade

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated May 7, 2025 10:25 AM ET

The Dallas Cowboys were listening to calls about adding a WR2, and they decided to make a splash.

On Wednesday, Dallas traded for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens to finally give CeeDee Lamb a running mate.

It was a bold trade, but one that could pay big dividends to the Cowboys offense.

But, what did the team give up?

Dallas gave up a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with a fifth-round selection in 2027.

In return, the Cowboys received Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Last season, Pickens hauled in 59 catches for 900 yards and three touchdowns. Throughout his time in Pittsburgh, Pickens recorded 174 catches for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Pickens was a second-round pick out of the University of Georgia, where he won the 2021 national championship.

In Dallas, Pickens brings a competitive pass catcher with great ball skills who can stretch the field opposite Lamb and create a real problem for opposing defenses. Get your popcorn ready.

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