Dallas Cowboys' New Star Receiver George Pickens Hits the Field with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb

So, here’s the scoop: Dak Prescott, the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was just chilling when he noticed a bunch of missed calls on his phone. Turns out, the Cowboys had just pulled off a trade for George Pickens, a receiver from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prescott said he had about six missed calls from Jerry Jones' assistant, which is kinda wild, right? He even got a voicemail from Jerry himself saying, "Hey, I've got some good news I want to share with you." Prescott was all about that excitement when he called Jerry back. "Just a lot of excitement from the both of us," he said.

Now, the Cowboys wrapped up their last season knowing they needed a solid No. 2 receiver to back up CeeDee Lamb. But, in a surprising twist, they didn’t even draft one. Instead, they went for Pickens, thinking they might have two No. 1 receivers on their hands. They traded a third-round pick for him in next year’s draft and swapped some late-round picks for 2027. It’s a bold move, but hey, they’re feeling confident.

Brian Schottenheimer, the new head coach, chimed in, saying, "I think CeeDee said it best. We don’t have a one, we don’t do A’s and B’s, we think that there’s a one over there." He’s talking about Pickens, of course. It’s like they’re saying, “Why limit ourselves?”

This week, Prescott, Lamb, and Pickens finally hit the field together during organized team activities. Lamb was all about the chemistry, saying, "We can complement each other. Just being his backbone and being here for him and letting him know that he has some help on the other side that's a dog and that's willing to win." Sounds like they’re ready to make some noise this season.

Now, let’s talk about Prescott. He’s heading into his 10th season and, honestly, this might be the best second option he’s had since Amari Cooper was traded away. Back then, Lamb was the No. 2 guy, but now it’s a whole new ball game. Prescott missed the last nine games last season due to a torn hamstring, but he’s back and ready to roll. He’s got a lot of reasons to feel pumped about this fresh start, especially after just the second losing season since he took the reins as the starter.

Prescott’s been checking out Pickens’ tape and he’s impressed. "He’s going to win on one-on-ones," Prescott said. "He can win two vs. one if he has to. Very, very talented guy." With Pickens joining forces with Lamb and the rest of the crew, Prescott’s excitement is totally justified.

Now, Pickens comes with a bit of baggage from his time in Pittsburgh. He’s shown he can be a game-changer, but he’s also had some emotional moments on the field. Lamb gets it, though. He’s had his own sideline frustrations when he wasn’t getting the ball enough. "Watching him with the Steelers and how passionate he is about the game, I think they kinda get it confused when you're so passionate about something," Lamb said. "He hasn't stopped smiling since he got here, so I'll start with that." That’s a good sign, right?

Pickens is ready for a fresh start, and he’s keeping it real. "I'd probably say staying humble," he said when asked about his new beginning. "That's kinda what I always did even when the story was what the story was." Sounds like he’s got the right mindset.

And let’s not forget about Lamb. He’s gearing up for a full offseason and training camp with Pickens, which is a big deal since he missed everything last year due to a contract holdout. He played through a shoulder injury and had a season where his stats didn’t quite match up to his previous All-Pro season. In 2023, he led the NFL with 135 catches, racked up 1,749 yards, and scored 12 touchdowns. So, yeah, he’s got some serious skills.

While he’s hyping up Pickens, Lamb also subtly reminded everyone of his own credentials. "The last time I had OTAs and training camp," he said, "was 2023." It’s like he’s saying, “Don’t forget about me!”