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George Pickens' Youth Football Camp Snub Draws Apology from Organizers

George Pickens' Youth Football Camp Snub Draws Apology from Organizers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout George Pickens was recently lit up on social media for allegedly skipping out on a local Pittsburgh area youth football camp that he had reportedly committed to, then re-committed to after his trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Advertisement TrueEdge Sports, the organizer of the camp, issued a statement slamming Pickens for what the original statement said was Pickens "walking back" on his word to appear and that he was "no longer interested" in attending the camp. The statement said the organizers were "deeply frustrated" by his decision. Now, it seems that all of that was ... wrong? TrueEdge Sports released a second statement, seemingly "walking back" everything it said in the original statement. "At TrueEdge Sports, we take pride in fostering strong relationships with the athletes, families and communities we serve. Recently, a statement was issued regarding our scheduled youth camp with George Pickens that did not accurately reflect the full scope of communication or the context surrounding the event," the statement read. At no point did George communicate with us directly, and our communication with George's representatives led to confusion about the camp's status and future direction. Advertisement "Regrettably, the language used in our original message mischaracterized George's interest and actions. While our frustrations stemmed from the uncertainty surrounding the event, it was never our intention to publicly question George's professionalism, integrity, or commitment to the community. We now understand the implications of our message were not only inappropriate but inconsistent with our values as an organization." Related: Ex Steelers Rival Reveals Honest Take on George Pickens Skipping Out on Youth Camp Related: Steelers Linked to 3-Time Pro Bowl Receiver This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.