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George Pickens is now a member of Dallas Cowboys after a business with Pittsburgh Steelers became official on Thursday.
The 24 -year -old polarizing receiver spoke on Thursday with journalists at a conference call, saying that he had discovered the profession via social networks.
Fans of the NFL used the old reaction of NFL of Pickens to share the news.
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George Pickens George Pickens of Pittsburgh Steelers against the Baltimore Ravens in a match of the AFC joyful card at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025. (Images Tommy Gilligan / Imagn)
“I discovered when everyone discovered it,” said Pickens, via CBS Sports. “I feel good. I like the mojo here. I like the loot. There are a lot of new players I have met. I have the impression that they have a good thing, that’s for sure.”
Pickens added that he had not asked for a Pittsburgh trade despite rumors throughout the offseason. Steelers fans began to speculate when Pickens no longer followed the team on Instagram.
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He also posted a photo of himself with Tom Brady, partly owner of the Raiders of Las Vegas.
The wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers George Pickens (14) drops a pass against the cornerback of the Bengals of Cincinnati Dj Ivey (38 years old) in the third quarter at the Acrisure stadium in Pittsburgh on January 4, 2025. (Barry Reeger / Imagn images)
“This match is just as a business as football,” said Pickens. “It’s a bit like out of my control. I am happy to be here in Dallas and to continue the winning culture they have.”
While Pickens was undoubtedly the best reception option for Pittsburgh in the last three seasons, head coach Mike Tomlin has publicly called Pickens after pins of taunts and an overview. Pickens also had arguments with fans in the stands.
“Just grow, guy,” said Tomlin last season. “It is an emotional game. These division games are large. He has a target on his back because he is George. He understands it, but he has to grow. He has to grow in a hurry.”
Tomlin made these comments after the victory of the Steelers 44-38 on the road to week 13, when Pickens was evaluated taunts and driving penalties in the form of inexposition.
George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers is stunned during the national anthem before a pre-season match against the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay at the Raymond James stadium on August 11, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. (Images Kevin Sabitus / Getty)
While Pickens understands that his past actions open him to criticism, he is ready for the next chapter of his career.
“I have the impression that everyone in the world is working to grow up on their improvement in their self,” he said. I have the impression that growth for me is taking a big direction by coming to cowboys. “”
