"Year Review: Coming into the 2025 regular season, George Pickens was undoubtedly the biggest potential X-Factor on the Cowboys roster. Dallas took a big gamble when it acquired the talented wideout in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the offseason. During his three-year tenure in Pittsburgh, Pickens flashed immense on-field potential. Still, numerous sideline altercations and a lack of consistency both on and off the field kept him from being one of the league's best receivers."
"One of the reasons the Cowboys acquired Pickens was that they knew they didn't need him to be a true number one. With All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb on their offense, Dallas just needed Pickens to be Robin to their Batman. Even though there was plenty of optimism about the Lamb/Pickens duo, no one could have predicted just how much the wideout would exceed expectations during his first season in Dallas."
"You could make a legitimate argument that Pickens was one of the five best receivers in all of football last season. The former second-round pick finished the season third in the NFL in receiving yards (1,429) and Y/Rec (15.4), and sixth in receptions (93), receiving grade (87.2), and receiving touchdowns (9). Pickens posted career-highs in nearly every statistical category, and for the first time in his four-year NFL career, put together consistent, dominant play week after week."
George Pickens recorded 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns across 17 games in 2025, with a 67.9% catch rate and 15.4 yards per reception. The Cowboys acquired Pickens in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers after his three-year tenure in Pittsburgh, where on-field potential was accompanied by sideline altercations and inconsistent play. Dallas envisioned Pickens as a complementary No. 2 to All-Pro CeeDee Lamb, but he exceeded expectations by delivering consistent, dominant performances and ranking among the league leaders in receiving yards and efficiency. Pickens entered impending free agency after a breakout season.
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