George Pickens returned for his fourth NFL season last Thursday while debuting under the Dallas Cowboys , but fell flat in a four-point loss to the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 24-year-old receiver, traded to the Cowboys for third- and fifth-round picks in 2026 and 2027, respectively, was meant to step in and relieve pressure on a burdened receiving room dominated by CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson.
The ex-Steeler's performance, though, left much to be desired. With just three receptions for 30 yards on four targets, Pickens drew much criticism from media and fans. Coupled with a crucial unnecessary roughness call on a third-quarter drive in the red zone that eventually led to a fumble, Pickens was questioned about an apparent lack of effort during the se