Cowboys predicted to cut ties with George Pickens in favor of declining $10 million Bills WR

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With the Dallas Cowboys announcing that they won’t talk to George Pickens about a long-term deal and the star wide receiver signing a franchise tag with the NFC franchise, it’s safe to say a potential trade isn’t an impossible scenario.

Pickens hoped to ink a more stable deal with the Cowboys this offseason after accumulating 1,429 receiving yards and logging nine touchdowns in 2025-26. With that idea being off the table, a trade appears more likely than ever.

ClutchPoints’ Enzo Flojo believes the Cowboys could soon cut ties with Pickens in favor of a declining 22-year-old Buffalo Bills wideout.

“If the Cowboys are concerned about the long-term financial implications of retaining Pickens, the Bills can present a solution that benefits both sides,” Flojo wrote Thursday. The foundation of the perfect trade offer begins with Buffalo’s 2027 first-round pick.”

“It's a premium asset that aligns with Dallas’s long-standing philosophy of building through the draft. This gives the Cowboys flexibility to identify and develop a cost-controlled replacement while maintaining roster balance.”

“To enhance the package, Buffalo should include a 2026 fourth-round pick. That would add immediate draft capital to the deal. The final piece is a young, ascending defensive player. Maybe someone like Phidarian Mathis or Zion Logue. Alternatively, the Bills could send over as part of the package.”