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Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer\u00a0addresses the media before practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this off-season.\u00a0 The move solidified a true threat opposite of CeeDee Lamb and revamped their passing game.\u00a0 The 24-year-old wide receiver seems to be just entering his prime.<\/p>\n

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However, one recent decision he made left families furious.<\/p>\n

\u201cAwful\u201d Move By Cowboys\u2019 George Pickens Leaves Numerous Families Furious<\/h3>\n
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Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) breaks a tackle by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

George Pickens, the new wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, made a\u00a0selfish<\/a>\u00a0business decision that has angered Pittsburgh Steelers fans:<\/p>\n

Last month, the Cowboys acquired George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick from Pittsburgh in exchange for 2026 third and 2027 fifth-round picks. Pickens was widely floated in trade rumors heading into his contract year, and the Steelers\u2019 blockbuster trade for ex-Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf all but confirmed that he was on his way out.<\/p>\n

Before the trade, Pickens\u00a0signed up to host a youth football camp\u00a0for TruEdge Sports this Saturday at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh. But on Wednesday, the company announced that Pickens has backed out of the camp, and tight end Pat Freiermuth has admirably stepped up and agreed to host it instead.<\/p>\n

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According to the statement by TruEdge Sports, George Pickens initially agreed to run the camp even after he was traded to the Cowboys. They were told by Pickens\u2019 camp that he \u201cdecided to walk back on his word and is no longer interested in attending the camp.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The 24-year-old George Pickens and the Steelers obviously didn\u2019t depart on good terms, with the star wideout often displaying \u201cme first\u201d antics despite his status as their No. 1 receiver. But to bail on a camp for many enthusiastic kids is the cherry on top of their ugly divorce.<\/p>\n

The relationship between Pickens and the Steelers was clearly beyond repair, and it was clear that both sides required a fresh start. In the case of Pickens, he joins a prolific Dallas Cowboys offense led by\u00a0Dak Prescott\u00a0and\u00a0CeeDee Lamb, a top-five receiver in football.<\/p>\n

Lamb will generate most of the attention from opposing defenses as Dallas\u2019 No. 1 receiver, so that should open up plenty of opportunities for Pickens to get favorable matchups and enjoy a career year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs after a catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) defends during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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