Orlovsky: Cowboys to Trade Pickens, Draft Receiver

0:00On April 23rd, ESPN analyst Dan Arlovsky is calling it straight. George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys are no doubt headed for a split. Pickens has not signed his franchise tag yet, and he wants a multi-year deal going into next season. But the Cowboys are holding firm, especially with CD-LAM locked in for $46,200,000 in 2027. Pickens came over from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade for a third round pick before last season. In 2025, he balled out with Alton 429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, stepping up big when LAMGON hurt. Steven Jones from the Cowboys front office dropped a key line about it being tough to pay two receivers top dollar. Or Lovsky latch on to that on, get up, saying they won't splash cash on both stars long term. Fans are buzzing, knowing the franchise tag only guarantees Pickens $27 million for 2026. Now with the NFL draft tonight, Dallas has one of the league's worst defenses, so Mox

1:01have them grabbing a defender at 12th overall. But Arlovsky flips the script, snagger receiver like Jordan Tyson or Carnell Tate if they slide, then shot Pickens for at least a second round pick. That move could spark calls from teams like the Raiders, Chiefs, Ravens or Patriots. Either way, it looks like Pickens won't be catching passes from Dak Prescott beyond