{"id":884167,"date":"2026-05-06T17:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/884167\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:33:19","slug":"george-pickens-trade-update-is-bad-news-for-ravens-and-chargers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/884167\/","title":{"rendered":"George Pickens trade update is bad news for Ravens and Chargers"},"content":{"rendered":"

George Pickens trade update is bad news for Ravens and Chargers<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Dallas Cowboys<\/a> have been rumored to explore a trade involving their star wide receiver George Pickens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The 25-year-old recently signed a one-year, $27 million franchise tag tender with the Cowboys, but he\u2019s seeking a long-term deal that the organization doesn\u2019t seem content with rewarding him with after one stellar season. As a result, Pickens found himself linked to trades involving organizations such as the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> and the Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for them, though, it appears that Pickens isn\u2019t going anywhere<\/a> anytime soon.<\/p>\n

\u201cCowboys EVP Stephen Jones today on Mad Dog Radio\u00a0again said they have \u201czero interest\u201d in trading George Pickens,\u201d The Athletic\u2019s Jon Machota reported on X\/Twitter Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cJones also said they have not been told if Pickens will be at all mandatory portions of the offseason program.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Ravens desperately need to pair Zay Flowers<\/a> with a dynamic and strong-handed WR before the start of the 2026-27 NFL season. Pickens would undoubtedly be a viable option, as his outstanding ball-tracking and body adjustment chops have helped him blossom into one of the league\u2019s premier receivers.<\/p>\n

Pickens finished his first season in Dallas with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games. Likewise, it was evident that the Chargers needed to add another explosive receiver after their horrid offensive showing in their AFC Wild Card contest vs. the New England Patriots<\/a> (they mustered only 3 points).<\/p>\n

Pickens would provide Los Angeles<\/a> with a significant spark in that department, but again, a trade doesn\u2019t seem imminent at this time.<\/p>\n

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