Steelers GM Breaks Silence About George Pickens Commerce

 

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t actively seeking to commerce George Pickens, however when the Dallas Cowboys offered an attractive provide, every thing modified quickly.

The Steelers group had lengthy balanced Pickens’ distinctive expertise along with his numerous off discipline challenges earlier than lastly deciding to maneuver in a distinct path.

Pittsburgh despatched Pickens to Dallas for a 2026 third-round decide and a 2027 fifth-round choice, whereas returning a sixth-round decide.

For Steelers Normal Supervisor Omar Khan, the choice emerged from easy discussions and a mutual understanding that each events may gain advantage from a contemporary begin.

“The commerce type of occurred shortly,” Khan mentioned, per TribLIVE.com’s Chris Adamski. “We had some individuals inquire through the draft. Nothing that basically made sense. The Cowboys reached out earlier this week. They proposed one thing for us to consider. We had conversations internally.”

Steelers GM Omar Khan explains how the commerce of George Pickens got here collectively pic.twitter.com/pGluHaXJea

— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) Could 9, 2025

Pickens was approaching the ultimate season of his rookie deal, signed after being chosen within the second spherical of the 2022 draft.

Throughout his three-year stint with the Steelers, he gathered 174 catches, 2,841 yards, and 12 touchdowns, a formidable statistical output by any measure. But…