Diva receivers are en vogue these days in the NFL, so it’s not surprising to see a wideout demanding the ball every other week.
Unfortunately for the Steelers, they began the season with two ball-hungry receivers after trading for DK Metcalf on March 13.
Two divas in the Pittsburgh receiver room was an unsustainable mix – especially considering the Steelers’ quarterback situation. So it wasn’t terribly surprising to see Pickens dealt to the Cowboys in May in exchange for future draft capital.
It’s arguably a win for both teams. The Cowboys needed more capable receivers on the field, while Pittsburgh needed the superior consistency that Metcalf can provide.
George Pickens Contract
George Pickens signed a four-year rookie contract worth $6,752,179 after he was drafted by the Steelers in 2022.
Unless Pickens signs an extension with the Cowboys or is franchise-tagged, he will be a free agent after this season.
George Pickens Signing Bonus
George Pickens earned a signing bonus of $2,090,676 after signing his rookie contract with the Steelers.
George Pickens Salary
George Pickens will earn $3,656,000 in base salary in 2025.
George Pickens Guaranteed Money
Because George Pickens was a second-round pick, only $3.1 million of his contract was guaranteed. Most of that was his signing bonus.
George Pickens Trade Details
Dallas received George Pickens and a sixth-round pick from the 2027 NFL Draft. In return, Pittsburgh received a third-round pick in 2026 and a fifth-round pick in 2027.
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