The Dallas offense could return to lofty heights, which would mean unexpected returns from a forgotten position.

Case in point — during Tomlin's first visit with reporters after Pickens was traded to Dallas for a 2026 third-round pick and a late-round swap of selections, Tomlin had nothing

"George Pickens already had a lot on the line in 2025—the mercurial wide receiver is playing on the final season of his rookie deal," Bleacher Report writes. "Pickens has been afforded a second chance of sorts with the trade to Dallas. How he handles that second chance is going to have a massive impact on his career moving forward."