The Dallas Cowboys could still trade wide receiver George Pickens despite placing the franchise tag on him, due to financial considerations and team depth. NFL insider Jason La Canfora explains that while Dallas has budgeted for Pickens on the tag through 2026 and 2027, executing a trade would be tricky, and the team may prefer a favorable package that mirrors past moves like the Micah Parsons trade. A potential deal could hinge on Pickens agreeing to an extension or being moved before Week 1, with the Cowboys weighing long-term costs and how the move would affect their receiving corps, including CeeDee Lamb, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and other depth options.
Key takeaways:
– Trade viability hinges on Pickens signing a franchise-tag extension and Dallas’s financial considerations.
– A favorable trade package could involve a mix of players and draft picks, potentially resembling past blockbuster moves.
– Dallas may trade Pickens to address defense or acquire more flexible talent, given their crowded receiving room and salary concerns.
