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GM Jerry Jones Calls Pickens a “Bust” After Avoiding Contact — The Same Behavior That Made Steelers Willing to Trade Him

Dallas, TX – September 6, 2025 

 The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just suffer a painful defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1; they also left the game with fresh concerns about one of their headline offseason acquisitions.

Clips circulated rapidly across social media showing troubling moments where a star wide receiver appeared to ease up, avoiding contact on blocking assignments or pulling back from contested catches that required full commitment.

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At the center of the criticism is George Pickens, brought in from the Pittsburgh Steelers via a high-profile trade. His Cowboys debut yielded just three receptions for 30 yards, overshadowed by focus issues and an untimely penalty.

Pickens’ lowest point came when he clotheslined Eagles safety Reed Blankenship, earning a flag for unnecessary roughness. The penalty disrupted Dallas’ momentum and was quickly followed by a critical Miles Sanders fumble.

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Behind closed doors, Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones reportedly voiced sharp criticism, calling Pickens a “bust.” According to sources, Jones expressed frustration that Pittsburgh’s willingness to let him go now seems fully validated.

“He’s in a contract year, and this isn’t what we expected when we made the trade,” a Cowboys staffer said. “When the film shows him taking plays off, it becomes impossible to defend.”
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Steelers fans wasted no time piling on, noting that these very concerns had driven the trade in the first place. “This is why we dealt him,” one fan wrote online, reflecting the belief that Pickens’ inconsistency has long overshadowed his raw talent.

Now the Cowboys face a pressing challenge. With a divisional showdown against the New York Giants in Week 2, Pickens must quickly change the narrative — or risk further testing the patience of an already frustrated Dallas front office.

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