Main Story: At 3-5, Dallas should consider trading George Pickens before the Nov. 10 deadline. The 25-year-old receiver is producing, but his role has shrunk, and he’s playing on the franchise tag. A trade could bring the Cowboys valuable draft picks while giving a contender the high-level receiver it needs.

By the Numbers
  • Pickens has 533 receiving yards, 15th most in the NFL, and is on pace for more than 1,100.
  • He has received 10 targets over the past two games.
  • Dallas is 3-5; the trade deadline is Nov. 10, eight days away.
  • San Francisco has $34.98 million in cap space, the league’s third-highest total.
Yes, But

Pickens remains productive, and quarterback Dak Prescott said he needs to review whether he missed opportunities to target him. The Cowboys must weigh any draft return against losing a 25-year-old Pro Bowl receiver—and account for Pickens’ likely high-priced next contract, as well as Joey Porter Jr.’s upcoming free agency.

State of Play
  • Five potential destinations: the 49ers, Chiefs, Bills, Raiders and Vikings.
  • San Francisco, Kansas City, Buffalo and Minnesota are presented as contenders seeking more receiving help; Las Vegas could pair Pickens with Brock Bowers and support its longer-term quarterback plans.
  • Dallas has recently traded away draft capital for Joey Porter Jr. and Quinnen Williams, increasing the appeal of replenishing its 2027 picks.
Bottom Line

Dallas has a decision to make: turn a talented receiver with a narrowing role and an expensive contract future into draft capital, or keep him and find a way to make him central to the offense.