George Pickens says he didn’t request trade from Steelers

May 8 2025 by Behind the Steel Curtain

 
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Pickens says he didn’t force his way out of Pittsburgh.

George Pickens’ time on the Steelers’ roster wasn’t exactly drama-free, but the new Cowboys wide receiver told beat writers Tuesday that he never requested a trade.

Pittsburgh dealt Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick to Dallas on Wednesday for a 2026 third-rounder and a 2027 fifth-rounder.

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