Ex Steelers WR George Pickens Backs Out of Local Youth Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout George Pickens is now a Dallas Cowboy.
In a long-anticipated trade of the former Georgia Bulldog, the Steelers shipped Pickens off to the Cowboys along with a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-rounder and a 2027 fifth-rounder.
The team is finally done with the Pickens saga after acquiring D.K. Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason.
And it appears Pickens is also personally done with the city of Pittsburgh.
Pickens apparently canceled an appearance at a local area youth football camp after re-committing after the trade, much to the dismay of the numerous kids who were anticipating him being there, and the organizers of the event.
TruEdge Sports released a statement via email to those involved in the camp.
“As many of you know, George Pickens was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on May 7. Immediately following the trade, our team contacted George’s representation to confirm whether he would still honor his commitment to the Pittsburgh event,” the statement read. “We were promptly assured that George remained committed to the camp and intended to show up for the families who had registered. Based on that confirmation, we communicated this directly to you via email and text on May 9. Unfortunately, as of last week, TruEdge was notified by George’s team that he has decided to walk back on his word and is no longer interested in attending the camp. Let us be very clear: we are deeply frustrated by this decision and the position it has placed all of us in.
“Our team at TruEdge was fully prepared to host a camp this Saturday because we were led to believe George would follow through on his commitment. His sudden decision to back out not only reflects a disappointing lack of accountability but also shows a disregard for the families and children who were excited to meet him. We are incredibly disappointed by his actions and his actions do not express the goals or motives of TruEdge Sports.”
Related: Ravens’ Kyle Van Noy Seeks Aaron Rodgers Revenge After 10 Years
Related: Steelers Linebacker Patrick Queen ‘Upset’ At Play Last Season
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.