Debate continues over George Pickens' role with Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The conversation around George Pickens' potential future with the Dallas Cowboys is heating up. Beat writer Albert Breer opines that while Pickens may not outpace CeeDee Lamb as the team's No. 1 wide receiver in 2027, there is potential for that to change by 2028. The Cowboys' recent success with Pickens includes career-best numbers and his first Pro Bowl selection. ESPN suggests this could be an opportune time for the Cowboys to consider trading Pickens, as his value has surged following a breakout year in 2025.
- •Pickens had a breakout year in 2025, earning Pro Bowl honors.
- •Breer expects Pickens could challenge Lamb's WR1 status by 2028.
- •ESPN believes the Cowboys should consider trading Pickens at his peak value.
- •Pickens significantly improved his stats in 2025 compared to prior seasons.
- •Lamb's contract situation adds complexity to the Cowboys' receiver decisions.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: More debate about George Pickens’ future
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