Steelers, Cowboys near trade for WR George Pickens

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a trade to send wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a third-round pick and additional late-round pick swaps. Pickens, who recorded 59 receptions for 900 yards last season, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been at the center of trade rumors due to both performance and reported maturity issues. The trade comes after the Steelers bolstered their receiving corps by trading for DK Metcalf and signing veteran Robert Woods, making Pickens more expendable as he sought a new deal. For the Cowboys, adding Pickens provides a dynamic complement to CeeDee Lamb, addressing their need for a strong No. 2 receiver and potentially unlocking more of quarterback Dak Prescott's offensive potential. The move will slightly reduce Dallas's salary cap flexibility but significantly strengthens their offensive lineup. The Steelers, meanwhile, are likely to rely on their new acquisitions and stockpile draft assets for the future.