George Pickens did not deny stories about his immaturity after the Pittsburgh steelers exchanged him to Dallas Cowboys.
THE Cowboys confirmed Wednesday that they had acquired Pickens and a choice of sixth round in 2027 of Pittsburgh in exchange for a choice of third round in 2026 and a fifth round in 2027.
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Departure from Pittsburgh Pickens was paraded by immaturity displayswho returns to his collegial days in Georgia. His impetuous behavior led to the steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, to call him publicly last season.
Speaking Thursday after trade, Pickens admitted that his former coach told him to “grow” and insisted that moving to Dallas will help him return a new sheet.
“I just take one day at a time,” said the wide receiver. “I have the impression that everyone in the world is working on growth, on their improvement in their self. I have the impression that growth for me is taking a big direction by coming to cowboys.”
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Pickens, which the Steelers drafted with the 52nd choice in 2022, made 63 catches for 1,140 yards and five affected in a better career season in 2023.
After having totaled 59 receptions for 900 yards and three affected last season, Tomlin would have led the push to go pickens from Steel City. During the draft of the NFL 2025, the availability of Pickens spread among the teams. However, The teams interviewed by athletics would have laughed The idea of welcoming the attitude of Pickens to their lists.
His attitude as a “bad boy” was shown in different ways during his three years in Pittsburgh, including anticipting displays, without supporting his teammates and questionable behavior on social networks.
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Among several incidents, Pickens has inferred sanctions for antactive driving, in particular Fines totaling $ 20,462 in 2024.
Pickens join the cowboys after a 7-10 season as they seek to give help to Ceedee Lamb at the reception.
