The Dallas Cowboys are considering trading wide receiver George Pickens ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline, according to CBS Sports. After a 33-30 loss in which Pickens was the first player to leave the field, the 3-5 Cowboys may look to recoup draft capital for the 25-year-old Pro Bowler, who is playing on the franchise tag and in line for a lucrative long-term contract.
Pickens has 533 receiving yards this season, ranking 15th in the NFL, and is on pace for over 1,100 yards. However, he received only four targets in the latest game, prompting quarterback Dak Prescott to say, "If I had the answer, we'd get him involved... Anytime the ball went his way, he came up with them." Since offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer criticized Pickens' run-blocking effort, the receiver has seen just 10 targets over two games.
San Francisco 49ers (6-1)
The 49ers have $34.98 million in cap space, the third most in the league, and a pressing need at wide receiver with Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles) and Deebo Samuel (hamstring) sidelined. San Francisco's aging core — including Christian McCaffrey (30), Evans (33), Samuel (30), George Kittle (33), and Trent Williams (38) — makes this a win-now season.
Kansas City Chiefs (5-2)
Kansas City's offense stalled in a 28-24 loss to Denver, and Patrick Mahomes has lacked a true No. 1 wideout since Tyreek Hill's departure. Mahomes' production has dipped significantly without Hill: team points per game dropped from 30.3 to 23.8, passer rating from 106.2 to 96.0, and EPA per dropback from 0.24 to 0.15. Pickens' 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame could revive the Chiefs' passing attack.
Buffalo Bills (6-1)
The AFC's top seed acquired DJ Moore, but he profiles as a No. 2 option. Josh Allen has not had a bona fide WR1 since Stefon Diggs was traded in 2024. Adding Pickens could make Allen the league's most efficient passer and push Buffalo toward its first Super Bowl title.
Las Vegas Raiders (4-4)
Kirk Cousins has thrown 19 touchdowns, second most in the NFL, but the Raiders' top wideout is third-round pick Tre Tucker. Pairing Pickens with tight end Brock Bowers (23) and quarterback Fernando Mendoza (23) would give Las Vegas a young core for both immediate contention and long-term development.
Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
Despite a 6-1 record, Minnesota ranks sixth-lowest in scoring (20.0 PPG) and second-fewest in passing yards per game (165.6). Kyler Murray's passing attack could use another weapon alongside Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The Vikings have also been linked to Jonathan Taylor, but Pickens would address the aerial deficiency directly.
