Steelers make their first pick from the George Pickens trade

**How was George Pickens’ performance for the Cowboys in 2025?**

Pickens broke out with the Cowboys in 2025, recording 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 93 catches – all career highs by a significant margin. Part of one of the NFL’s most potent passing offenses, Pickens earned his first career Pro Bowl nod as well as second-team All-Pro honors. The NFL’s third-leading receiver last season, Pickens was set to enter free agency as one of the biggest names available. However, the Cowboys franchise-tagged him before the legal tampering period, meaning Pickens is signed to play for Dallas on a one-year, $27.3 million deal in 2026. For at least one more season, the Cowboys look to field one of the NFL’s most dangerous receiving duos in Pickens and CeeDee Lamb. Pickens didn’t fully shake his reputation as an inconsistent player in 2025, but he took a massive step forward. If he stays on his current trajectory, the 25-year-old will be in line for a massive long-term contract soon.