Cowboys Trade Pickens to Browns for Draft Picks

0:00On March 24, the Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens after his breakout 2025 season. He led the team with 93 catches, 137 targets, 1,429 yards, and 9 touchdowns. This came after a tough stretch with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he joined a Cowboys offense that ranked among the league's best. Jerry Jones has praised Pickens in once and back long term, but only at a premium price. Starting with the tag, the Cowboys appear open to trade offers, especially if they land big draft compensation. They've dealt star players before for high value picks. NFL insiders note the Cowboys history of such moves, sparking talk around the league. Fans and analysts see this as a classic Jones power play, balancing talent retention with future flexibility. Now the Cleveland Browns have surfaced as a prime trade destination. They could offer the 24th and 107 picks in this year's draft. Fans would fill a major gap at receiver, pairing well with their young quarterback Shader

1:01Sanders and echoing the past of Mari Cooper deal between. The teams. As talks heat up, this could reshape both rosters heading into the new year, with Pickens eyeing a fresh start in familiar territory.