Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb have publicly dismissed trade speculation surrounding teammate George Pickens ahead of the NFL's November 10 trade deadline. Pickens, 25, is playing the 2026 season on the franchise tag.
Prescott said he doesn't listen to trade talk, while Lamb credited Pickens for his own strong start to the season. Lamb ranks third in the league in catches (60), third in receiving yards (709), and tied for second in receiving touchdowns (six). Pickens had 1,429 receiving yards in 2025, ranking third in the NFL, but has 533 yards this season, ranking 16th.
Trade rumors intensified after head coach Brian Schottenheimer criticized Pickens' run blocking following a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers, where the Cowboys managed a season-low 48 rushing yards. Since Week 7, Lamb leads the team with 106 offensive snaps, while third receiver Ryan Flournoy has 98 snaps compared to Pickens' 79. Lamb also leads in targets (23) over that span, with Pickens (10) only slightly ahead of Flournoy (8). The team cites shoulder and hamstring injuries for Pickens' reduced role; entering Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts, he is listed with only a hamstring injury.
Prescott defended Pickens as a great teammate who does whatever is asked, whether blocking or running routes. Lamb emphasized their friendship and urged Pickens to stay ready for when opportunities return.
Prescott suggested the coaching staff could feature Pickens early in games to jumpstart his production, noting that play sequencing later in the week will determine his involvement.
