Dan Orlovsky believes trading away George Pickens takes the Steelers out of the playoff conversation amid their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers. 2 wide receiver opposite Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb has landed them George Pickens. The Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a trade Wednesday that will send Pickens to Dallas for a 2026 third-round pick. The trade comes as Pickens' role as the Steelers' top wide receiver appeared to be supplanted after Pittsburgh traded for DK Metcalf in March. Most receiving yards, Steelers since 2023 Player Yards George Pickens 2,040 Pat Freiermuth 961 Calvin Austin III 728 -- ESPN Research"He's just got to grow up, man," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said after the win over the Bengals.