Despite giving assurances that he would still host a youth football camp in Pittsburgh following his trade to the Cowboys on May 7, George Pickens backed out at the last minute.
He was set to host the camp, run by TruEdge Sports, at Highmark Stadium on June 28. Following Pickens' trade, the company said they spoke with Pickens' team and received assurances he would still host the camp, but that is no longer the case.
TruEdge Sports announced Tuesday that Pickens wouldn't attend: "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. 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."
TruEdge announced that the camp will still take place, but will be moved to July 20 and that Pat Freiermuth will replace Pickens, along with other Steelers possibly.
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Greg Macafee
3:36 pm - 06.25.2025DOWNTOWNPickens backs out of youth football camp
Despite giving assurances that he would still host a youth football camp in Pittsburgh following his trade to the Cowboys on May 7, George Pickens backed out at the last minute.
He was set to host the camp, run by TruEdge Sports, at Highmark Stadium on June 28. Following Pickens' trade, the company said they spoke with Pickens' team and received assurances he would still host the camp, but that is no longer the case.
TruEdge Sports announced Tuesday that Pickens wouldn't attend: "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. 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."
TruEdge announced that the camp will still take place, but will be moved to July 20 and that Pat Freiermuth will replace Pickens, along with other Steelers possibly.
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