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The Dallas Cowboys made a splash early in the post-draft offseason, acquiring wide receiver George Pickens in a surprise trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The move caught many fans off guard, especially given the perception that Dallas had backed away from bold roster decisions in recent years.
Pickens: "Glad to be in Dallas"
Pickens s a Cowboys offense that already features star wideout CeeDee Lamb.
As a vertical threat on the outside, Pickens should complement Lamb's heavy usage in the slot.
The 23-year-old tallied 900 receiving yards in 14 games last season and topped 1,100 yards the year prior.
His ability to stretch the field, ranking in the top 10 for deep routes run, adds another dynamic layer to the Cowboys' ing attack.
Speaking to reporters during his introductory video call on Thursday, Pickens expressed optimism about the change of scenery.
"I'm where I'm at right now. I can't look into the past," he said when asked about his exit from Pittsburgh.
His tenure with the Steelers ended on rocky , marred by internal disciplinary issues and public comments from head coach Mike Tomlin.
Reports indicated Pickens racked up over $200,000 in fines in 2024 alone.
But the former second-round pick made it clear he's ready to turn the page.
"I can't change anyone's opinion,"Pickens said when asked about criticism of his character.
"Me, personally, I just continue to grow. Everyone in the world has to grow as you get older and older. I'm just trying to build a winning culture, which they already have at the Cowboys. I'm just glad to be ing."
Pickens also revealed that he learned about the trade at the same time as the public.
The deal sent him and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 third-rounder and a 2027 fifth.
"I feel great," he said.
"I like the mojo here. I like the swag. There's a lot of new players I've been meeting. I feel like they have a good thing going, for sure."
Now entering the final year of his rookie contract, Pickens isn't looking to settle old scores. Instead, he's focused on making his mark in Dallas.
"This game is just as much of a business as it is football," he said.
"It was kind of out of my control. I'm just glad to be here in Dallas and continue the winning culture that they have."