George Pickens looking ahead after Steelers trade him to Cowboys: 'I’m glad to be here in Dallas'

George Pickens is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys after a exchange with the Pittsburgh Steelers became official Thursday The -year-old polarizing receiver spoke with reporters on a conference call Thursday saying he determined out about the bargain via social media NFL fans were using Pickens old NFL Draft reaction to share the news CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM I identified out when everyone else detected out Pickens explained via CBS Sports I feel great I like the mojo here I like the swag There's a lot of new players I've been meeting I feel like they have a good thing going for sure Pickens added he didn t request a commerce out of Pittsburgh despite rumors throughout the offseason Steelers fans started speculating when Pickens was no longer following the band on Instagram COWBOYS STEELERS AGREE TO BARGAIN FOR GEORGE PICKENSHe also posted a picture of himself standing with Tom Brady part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders This competition is just as much a business as it is football Pickens revealed It s kind of like out of my control I m glad to be here in Dallas and able to continue the winning practices that they have While Pickens was arguably the best receiving option for Pittsburgh the past three seasons head coach Mike Tomlin publicly called Pickens out after taunting and unsportsmanlike penalties Pickens also got into arguments with fans in the stands You just have to grow up man Tomlin reported last season It s an emotional tournament These divisional games are big He has a target on his back because he s George He understands that but he has to grow up He has to grow up in a hurry Tomlin made those comments after the Steelers' - win on the road in Week when Pickens was assessed taunting and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties While Pickens understands his past actions open him up to criticism he s ready for the next chapter of his career I feel like everybody in the world is working on growing on their bettering of their self he mentioned I feel like development for me is taking a great direction in me coming to the Cowboys Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter