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Dan Lyons

Dak Prescott Names George Pickens's Receiver Trait That Really Excites Him

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott prays before the game against the Detroit Lions. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

As the Dallas Cowboys try to keep pace with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and upstart Washington Commanders in the NFC East, they made a big splash to give Dak Prescott and the offense some extra firepower. The Cowboys traded for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, adding a 2027 sixth-round pick as well in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Pickens, a physical deep threat, should pair well with Dallas's top receiver CeeDee Lamb. Prescott is certainly excited for the addition, specifically for Pickens's ability to go up and win 50-50 balls. During an appearance on The Invasion on 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas, the Cowboys quarterback shared what he's seen from his newest weapon so far.

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