In one of the most talked-about trades of the offseason, the Dallas Cowboys made a major move by acquiring wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The addition of Pickens gives Dallas a dangerous one-two punch at wideout alongside CeeDee Lamb, instantly boosting their offensive firepower.
But while Pickens kept things professional in his first press conference with Dallas media—focusing on wins and his future—his alleged comments on Instagram paint a far more explosive picture of how he views his former team.
Shortly after the trade, Pickens allegedly commented on a Prospect Media post discussing the Steelers’ decision to move on from him. The now-deleted comment quickly went viral:
“They the cheapest organization,” he allegedly wrote. “Ain’t no stacking year after year they gone let them n—- go too soon as it’s time lmaoo.”
This blunt shot at the Steelers organization stunned fans across the NFL and suggested there’s still some bitterness lingering from his time in Pittsburgh.
The social media outburst may have come as a surprise, especially given how Pickens publicly handled the trade. But insiders suggest Pickens felt undervalued and prematurely cut loose by a front office that has become notorious for letting top talent walk rather than securing long-term deals.
The numbers back up Pickens’ value. Over three seasons in Pittsburgh, he racked up 174 receptions for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 2023 campaign, where he totaled 1,140 yards and five scores, proved he could be a legitimate WR1.
Despite his consistent performance, the Steelers opted to trade him for draft picks in 2026 and 2027, triggering speculation that salary cap management and long-term planning played a bigger role than performance. Pickens, still only 24, now joins a Cowboys offense built to win now—and he’s clearly motivated to prove Pittsburgh made a mistake.
The controversial comment may not sit well with Steelers fans, but for Cowboys supporters, it could be a sign of the fire and edge Pickens plans to bring to Dallas. If he delivers on the field, this trade—and the drama surrounding it—might just mark the start of something special in Big D.
