{"id":44786,"date":"2025-04-28T09:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44786"},"modified":"2025-04-28T09:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:25:15","slug":"cowboys-leak-major-mystery-clue-on-george-pickens-trade-rumor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44786","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys Leak Major Mystery Clue On George Pickens Trade Rumor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">On the heels of CowboysCountry.com&#8217;s exclusive trade notes comes an ESPN story noting that &#8220;the Cowboys had discussions with an AFC North team regarding a veteran wide receiver.&#8221; Hmm.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>FRISCO &#8211;\u00a0When the\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0sent a second-round pick to the\u00a0Seattle Seahawks\u00a0for receiver DK Metcalf, they ensured that, on paper, they\u2019d have one of the most explosive receiving duos in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Unless they were to trade George Pickens.<\/p>\n<p>When the\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0said openly that they needed to add an &#8220;explosive No. 2 receiver&#8221; alongside\u00a0CeeDee Lamb\u00a0&#8211; and then did nothing in free agency or this\u00a0NFL Draft\u00a0to fill that need &#8211; they ensured that the void would continue.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-48efa22bac324b0e873597be9f1f871e\" data-google-query-id=\"CKvDyqez-owDFfNFwgUd-AoBOA\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_2__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/09ada3470bfc661ca9d6a7233fcc0ddd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Unless they were to trade for George Pickens.<\/p>\n<p>Metcalf will enter the Steelers\u2019 receiving corps as its top target, usurping receiver George Pickens and his knack for generating highlights. There\u2019s a significant role for Pickens in this offense, albeit complicated by a redundant skill set joining the group, but in a contract year, Pickens\u2019 long-term standing is in limbo.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh\u00a0has yet to extend its homegrown star. With Metcalf off the building, that possibility may be dwindling. There\u2019s reason to believe Pickens might not be in Western Pennsylvania in 2026. The upcoming season felt more secure until Pickens took to Instagram.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-095b55379d404c3d9f471664d55c8928\" data-google-query-id=\"CMDD1aiz-owDFSpEwgUdXkMGOw\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_6__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/09ada3470bfc661ca9d6a7233fcc0ddd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Steelers fans noticed that Pickens unfollowed the team on Instagram in the days before the NFL Draft, as pointed out by\u00a0Jordan Schultz.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, this isn\u2019t necessarily indicative of a major move. The best version of the Steelers likely has Pickens on it, and there are several unimportant reasons why the receiver may feel the need to unfollow them on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, it still caught the attention of all, and it\u2019s another needless headline for a receiver who has found plenty of them. From unnecessary penalties to showing up late to the team\u2019s Christmas game, Pickens\u2019 maturity has been a point of consternation for the Pittsburgh faithful.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-0e091eee2e1341139b64ae873a7e105d\" data-google-query-id=\"CMHD1aiz-owDFSpEwgUdXkMGOw\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_7__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/09ada3470bfc661ca9d6a7233fcc0ddd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Can a trade to Dallas fix all of that?<\/p>\n<p>Can Dallas fix Pickens?<\/p>\n<p>Cowboys\u00a0owner Jerry Jones said this weekend that &#8220;the train hasn&#8217;t left the station&#8221; in terms of adding receiver help.<\/p>\n<p>So &#8230; go for it with\u00a0Keenan Allen? Hope Nelson Agholor can actually play? Bite the bullet and reunion with the imperfect Amari &#8220;Shrinkage&#8221; Cooper?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-6a7a11e17bb84dbb986a7645d4409f0b\" data-google-query-id=\"CMLD1aiz-owDFSpEwgUdXkMGOw\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_8__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/09ada3470bfc661ca9d6a7233fcc0ddd.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"9\" data-load-complete=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Call the Steelers again, as we&#8217;re quite sure Dallas had been doing?<\/p>\n<p>ESPN is now reporting that &#8220;leading up to the draft, the Cowboys had discussions with an AFC North team regarding a veteran wide receiver, but nothing came to fruition, according to multiple sources.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Metcalf will be the best receiver Pickens has played with if he stays in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p>But Lamb will be the best receiver Pickens has played with if he moves to Dallas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\/dallas-cowboys-senseless-trade-george-pickens-glaring-issues-free-agency-receiver-jerry-jones-steelers-ceedee-lamb\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjEzNTMxOTk4Mzg2Mzk4Njcx\/george-pickens-and-ceedee-lamb-at-att-stadium.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the heels of CowboysCountry.com&#8217;s exclusive trade notes comes an ESPN story noting that &#8220;the Cowboys had discussions with an AFC North team regarding a veteran wide&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44787,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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