"With CeeDee Lamb entrenched as one of the league's premier wideouts and George Pickens quickly emerging as a top-10 receiver in his own right, the Cowboys have two legitimate No. 1 targets on the roster. But with multiple extensions looming and holes on defense that can't be ignored, the front office could face a tough business decision before the trade deadline: Should Dallas cash in on Pickens while his value is at its peak?"
"At just 24 years old, Pickens is under team control on his rookie contract, which makes him one of the most valuable trade assets in the league. He's a young, ascending receiver who wins at all three levels - contested catches, deep separation, and yards after the catch. According to Fox Sports' breakdown of 11 major wide-receiver trades, established receivers like A.J. Brown, Tyreek Hill, and Stefon Diggs each fetched first-round compensation when an extension was part of the deal."
The Dallas roster contains surplus offensive talent, with CeeDee Lamb established as a premier receiver and George Pickens ascending rapidly into top-tier status. Multiple contract extensions loom and defensive deficiencies remain, creating pressure to convert offensive depth into draft capital. At 24 and on a rookie deal, Pickens represents a high-value trade asset capable of producing contested catches, deep separation, and yards after contact. Comparable wide-receiver trades have returned first-round compensation when a new deal was agreed prior to trade. Selling Pickens could fetch first-round or strong Day 2 picks, while retaining Javonte Williams would maintain an elite rushing element.
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