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Cowboys analyst proposes trading George Pickens for Maxx Crosby

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Cowboys analyst proposes trading George Pickens for Maxx Crosby

Summary

Dallas Cowboys analyst Bryan Broaddus suggests trading receiver George Pickens and a first-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for defensive end Maxx Crosby. Pickens had a strong debut season with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns. The Cowboys struggled defensively in the previous season, finishing last in overall rankings and allowing 30.1 points per game. Broaddus believes adding Crosby would significantly bolster the Cowboys' defense, which has seen a major overhaul this offseason. Despite the potential benefits for Dallas, trading Pickens could harm the team's offensive capabilities as he formed a potent duo with CeeDee Lamb.

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•Broaddus proposes Pickens and a first-round pick for Crosby.
•Pickens had 93 catches and 1,429 yards last season.
•Cowboys defense ranked last in the league, allowing 30.1 points per game.
•Crosby recorded 10 sacks and 73 tackles last season.
•Dallas has pursued Crosby multiple times this offseason.

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8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Analyst Calls For Dallas To Trade George Pickens In Exchange For $106.5M All-Pro

What they're saying

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The Dallas Cowboys face a real roster dilemma heading into 2026. George Pickens delivered one of the best first-year performances any Cowboys receiver has had in recent memory, finishing with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in his debut season alongside CeeDee Lamb.
— Yahoo Sports

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