Report Opens Door For NY Giants or KC Chiefs To Trade For George Pickens During Draft

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“They’re nowhere with George Pickens right now. Nowhere,” Schefter said. “They are not really talking about an extension. They are not close to an extension. They’re not getting a deal done at this point in time. That situation is just sitting out there, and the Cowboys are said to really like Jordyn Tyson. So it’s just one more subplot in a draft filled with them.”

After working out for teams last week, the Arizona State receiver has been linked to the Chiefs and Giants at picks No. 9 and No. 10 in Round 1. Once again, outside the Cowboys’ range if they hold on to their pick. However, if they want to move up for Tyson, Downs, or Bains — players that could also go at the end of the top 10 — Pickens could be an intriguing chip to play.

The Giants would relish the chance to get a weapon like Pickens for Jaxson Dart. If the two NFC East rivals did surprisingly agree on a trade, maybe Pickens and pick 20 for pick 10, and Kayvon Thibodeaux might make sense for both teams.

The Chiefs would also love to get their hands on a game-breaking receiver like Pickens. Getting him and the No. 20 pick might make sense. Leaving Kansas City with two selections in the final 10 picks of Round 1.

The money side of the trade would be an issue as well, but both teams would try to find ways around it to get the player who posted 1,429 and nine touchdowns last year.

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