Pickens is the most recent of a common trend in Pittsburgh where the organization parts ways with young receivers at the end of their rookie deals rather than extending their contracts.

An Instagram comment allegedly from George Pickens has gone viral for ripping the Pittsburgh Steelers after his trade to the Dallas Cowboys.

George Pickens called out Pittsburgh Steelers fans for spreading "lies" following his trade to the Dallas Cowboys. "Literally on a plane. No service. Just landed and seen straight lies from Pitt fans," Pickens wrote." Stop with the AI trying to make a story. I'm happy for everything the Steel city did for me."