George Pickens Seems Glad to Be Out of Pittsburgh
Wide receiver George Pickens had his first official training camp practice with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. Afterward, he couldn’t help but take another jab at his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
When asked about his role in Dallas, Pickens smiled and said, “I’m definitely excited to run better plays, for sure.” That remark instantly sparked headlines, as many interpreted it as another veiled shot at the Steelers’ offensive system.
This wasn’t the first time Pickens appeared to shade his former team. Just last month, he congratulated Minkah Fitzpatrick on his trade to Miami, clearly thrilled for his ex-teammate’s fresh start away from Pittsburgh.
Did Pickens Just Snub Mike Tomlin
During his media appearance, Pickens praised new Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, calling him “probably one of the best coaches I’ve had around.” He went on to mention legendary coaches like Kirby Smart, but notably left out Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
Whether that was intentional or not, the omission raised eyebrows. While Pickens delivered 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns in three seasons with the Steelers, he also developed a reputation for being difficult to manage. His exit came before the end of his rookie deal, an unusual move for a former second-round pick.
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Steelers’ WR Depth Post-Pickens
The Steelers have moved on quickly. With DK Metcalf now leading their receiver room and veterans like Robert Woods and Calvin Austin III filling in, Pittsburgh is hoping for a smoother locker room dynamic. They also added tight end Jonnu Smith in the Minkah Fitzpatrick deal and drafted Roman Wilson to strengthen the core.
Still, with rumors linking the Steelers to veteran receivers like Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper, and Jauan Jennings, it’s clear the team is reloading and looking ahead.
Pickens, meanwhile, seems to be thriving in Dallas, at least off the field. Time will tell if his performance will match the headlines he continues to generate.
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