Cowboys' Pickens sees big things working with Prescott, Lamb - ESPN

FRISCO, Texas — New Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens envisions big things in his impending pairing with quarterback Dak Prescott and Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb following his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

«I just feel like schematically, you won't be able to double everybody so that will be a great thing for me and him,» Pickens said in an introductory conference call with the Dallas media Thursday.

The Cowboys acquired Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick for a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 fifth-rounder, landing the only receiver in the NFL to average at least 16 yards per reception and have at least 2,000 receiving yards in the last three seasons, according to ESPN Research.

In his first three seasons with the Steelers, Pickens caught passes from Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. In 2023, Prescott led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes, although he was limited to eight games last year after suffering a hamstring avulsion that required surgery.

«That was one of the first guys I was definitely [in contact] with was Dak,» Pickens said. «Just watching his game over the years, he's a very prolific quarterback. Smart QB at that. I'm just glad to be working with him.»

While Prescott will be limited some in the offseason program, he has held throwing sessions with his pass catchers. Pickens said he plans to come to Texas full-time as soon as he finds a place to live and a vehicle.

He said he will accept any role that comes his way but has not paid much attention to the label of receivers as Nos. 1a and 1b or No. 2. Lamb has put up more than 100 catches in three straight seasons and has four straight 1,000-yard seasons.

«Honestly that's the first time I heard