Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers are in the process of finalizing a trade for Pickens that will send a third-round draft pick to the Steelers and additional pick swaps.

The Cowboys looked to replace Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman’s top target after Michael Irvin sustained a career-ending spinal cord injury against Philadelphia in 1999. Dallas acquired Seattle Seahawks receiver Joey Galloway for two first-round picks and signed him to a seven-year, $42 million contract.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading star wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, which was reported first by Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Steelers are sending Pickens and their sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to Dallas for the Cowboys’ third-round selection in 2026 and fifth-round pick in 2027.