FRISCO, Texas -- All things considered, wide receiver George Pickens has been everything the Dallas Cowboys could have hoped for when they acquired him this past offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Why ESPN's potential free agent move for Cowboys' George Pickens makes zero sense originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has been in the news this week for his less-than-ideal performance against the Detroit Lions.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer (right) slaps hands with wide receiver George Pickens (3). Schottenheimer was fired up about receiver Ryan Flournoy’s fourth quarter touchdown and tight end Jake Ferguson’s two-point conversion against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, December 4, 2025. The Cowboys lost, 44-30.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer opens up about his conversation with star wide receiver George Pickens.

Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens has once again seen his reputation become the main storyline after his performance in the loss to the Detroit Lions. Pickens stands accused of, as Richard Sherman said, looking "disinterested'' as he"disappeared.'' Pickens responded on social media in a now-taken-down NSFW post.

Pickens acknowledged some criticism after Thursday’s loss while emphasizing Detroit’s defensive focus against Dallas.

Not everyone thinks George Pickens was the problem for the Dallas Cowboys during their Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions.

A deleted late-night post, a fired-up response to Richard Sherman, and a coach ready for a tough conversation. George Pickens’ latest flare-up has some wondering if Dallas just inherited the exact problem Pittsburgh wanted to unload.