Steelers trend of trading top WR continues with George Pickens

[ASFN Admin]

With the news on Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers had traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, it got us feeling a little nostalgic. This is hardly the first time the Steelers have had to trade away a talented, starting wide receiver. In fact, it's the sixth time in recent years, which is a remarkable number for all the wrong reasons.

Here is the full rundown of the last six starters the Steelers had to trade away.

Santonio Homes​

Traded to the Jets for a 5th-round pick

Martavis Bryant​

Traded to the Raiders for a 3rd-round pick

Antonio Brown​

Traded to the Raiders for 3rd and 5th-round picks

Chase Claypool​

Traded to the Bears for a 2nd-round pick

Diontae Johnson​

Traded to the Panthers for cornerback Donte Jackson

George Pickens​

Traded to the Cowboys for a 3rd-round pick

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: George Pickens is the 6th Steelers starting WR to get traded in recent years

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