George Pickens bailed on his youth camp but what his Steelers teammate did next shocked everyone
So here's the tea: George Pickens, now officially rocking a Dallas Cowboys jersey, was all set to host a sold-out youth football camp at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh. Even after the
Steelers
traded him in May, he reportedly told organizers he'd still attend.
The kids were hyped, parents had paid, the event was locked in.
But then? Poof. Pickens backed out just days before the event. TruEdge Sports, the group organizing the camp, said they were notified at the last minute that Pickens no longer wanted to do it. No real explanation, just a cold shoulder.
With no obligation at all,
Pat Freiermuth
pulled up and saved the entire event
Enter Pat Freiermuth.
This man had absolutely nothing to do with the camp. It wasn't his gig, it wasn't his problem but he heard about what happened and decided to show up anyway.
No promo. No PR stunt. Just pure 'I got you' energy.
Freiermuth spent time with the kids, took photos, signed autographs, and made sure the whole thing didn't feel like a total wash. He gave these young fans a memory to hold onto when the original headliner dipped.
Even better? TruEdge quickly rescheduled the official camp to July 20, just before Steelers training camp kicks off. They also promised refunds for autograph packages, a 25% discount on future camps, and even invited more Steelers players to pull up.
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That's damage control done right.
Steelers fans are praising Freiermuth and calling out Pickens for ghosting the city
Once the news broke, Steelers Nation wasted no time reacting online.
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The contrast between the two players couldn't be clearer. One left town and left fans hanging. The other stayed home and stepped up big, without asking for a thank you. Steelers fans are now calling Freiermuth the true example of what it means to wear black and gold.
Pickens might be in Texas now, but the memory of him bailing on Pittsburgh's youth will linger for a while.
At the end of the day, this wasn't just about a football camp, it was about character. George Pickens may be catching passes in Dallas now, but in Pittsburgh, it's Pat Freiermuth who just caught everyone's respect.
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