"Among a list of surprise trades that could still happen before or after the draft, Moton floated the Cowboys' inability to reach an agreement on an extension with Pickels, and that opened the door for the Patriots to swoop in and take him. NFL insider Ian Rapoport already reported that Pickens will not report to the Cowboys' facility this offseason until a deal is reached, and given how poorly Jerry Jones has worked in the past, it wouldn't be surprising if that's the inevitable future."
"If Mike Vrabel and Co. were willing to send a first-round pick to the Eagles for Brown, as some reports have suggested, they should have no issue doing the same for a younger, more explosive player like Pickens. At just 25 years old, he's coming off another impressive season in which he logged 93 passes for 1,423 yards and nine touchdowns, and doesn't have any lingering injury concerns, the way Brown does with his knee."
The Patriots addressed immediate roster needs in early free agency by signing Romeo Doubs at wide receiver following Stefon Diggs' release. However, a clear-cut WR1 remains essential, and trading appears to be the most viable path forward. AJ Brown from the Eagles is a top candidate, but George Pickens presents an intriguing alternative. The Cowboys' difficulty reaching an extension agreement with Pickens creates an opportunity for the Patriots to acquire him. At 25 years old, Pickens recorded 93 receptions for 1,423 yards and nine touchdowns last season without injury concerns, making him a potentially superior option to the injury-prone Brown.
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