Steelers' Draft Haul vs. Cowboys' Pickens

0:00On April 25th, the 2026 NFL draft just wrapped up, turning all those old trades into real players on the field. Back in May of last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers shipped wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third round pick and a 2027 fifth rounder. That third rounder became Pick 76 and the Steelers used it to grab Penn State quarterback Drew Aller right after snagging a wide out in the second round. Pickens exploded with Dallas in 2025, hauling in 93 catches for 1,429 yards and 9. Touchdowns, his best numbers ever. He ranked as the least third leading receiver, earned his first pro bowl spot, and grabbed second team all pro honors in one of the NFL's top, passing attacks. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this trade shakes out for both squads. Pittsburgh finally has a young QB prospect to build around, filling a long time need, while Dallas got an instant weapon who meshed perfectly with.

1:01Their offense despite some lingering inconsistency talk. The Cowboys locked Pickens down before free agency hit, slapping him with the franchise tag for a 1-year deal worth 27.3 million dollars in 2026 that keeps him teamed up with CD-LAM for at least another run at the top. Looking ahead, if Pickens keeps climbing a 25 years old, he's eyeing a monster long-term bag, and the Steelers' draft haul could redefine. Their future just as quick. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.