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Bleacher Report’s Moe Morton argued the New England Patriots to trade for Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens instead of A.J. Brown.
A trade seems less likely than it did a week ago. But the New England Patriots acquiring wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles is potentially still on the table. The Patriots, though, could forgo Brown negotiations for a different blockbuster — a deal for George Pickens.
That’s what Bleacher Report’s Moe Morton argued Saturday on a list of potential trades that could still happen this offseason.
Moton proposed the Patriots could acquire Pickens from the Cowboys with a second-round pick being the main compensation going to Dallas.
“To avoid a potential holdout situation, Dallas can ship Pickens off to the New England Patriots, who have been heavily linked to wide receiver A.J. Brown in the rumor mill,” wrote Moton.
“According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles want at least a first-round pick for Brown. New England should be able to get Pickens at a lesser cost in draft capital.
“Rapoport believes the Cowboys would accept a second-round pick for Pickens, which is a fair price for the Patriots if he becomes their go-to pass-catcher over Romeo Doubs.
“With $51.6 million in cap space, New England can afford to acquire Pickens and sign him to a lucrative extension, while quarterback Drake Maye is still a year away from being eligible for a new deal.”
The Cowboys just acquired Pickens in a trade last year. But he needs a new contract this offseason.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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