Pickens' time with the Steelers was marred by what were described as "maturity and accountability" issues, collecting over $200,000 in NFL and team fines in 2024 alone. Multiple reports out of Pittsburgh said head coach Mike Tomlin had to publicly reprimand Pickens more than once.

Recently, the Dallas Cowboys swung a semi-blockbuster trade for star receiver George Pickens, surprising everyone who thought he’d stick with

In the aftermath of the Pickens trade, will it work out for Dallas? Here are some overreactions from the trade on the Dallas and Pittsburgh side, including which are indeed overre