Patriots, Jets Eye Cowboys' Pickens

0:00It's March 22nd, NFL news today starts now, AI powered and always on. NFL analyst Christopher Knox suggests the New England Patriots and New York Jets target Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, who's on the non-exclusive franchise tag. Any team can submit an offer sheet right now, forcing Dallas to match or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation. Because the Patriots and Jets have plenty of future draft capital and cap space, plus a clear need for a top pass catcher to boost their offenses. Pickens carry some risk due to past maturity issues that ended his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and any deal would likely top 30 million dollars a year. The 25-year-old just had a breakout 2025 season with 1,409 yards, 93 catches, and 9 touchdowns earning pro-bow nods in second-team All-Pro honors, making him an exciting but expensive option as teams weigh the trade-offs.