However, the Cowboys' options at wide receiver haven't been up to par beyond Lamb. Brandin Cooks was their WR2 in 2023 with 54 receptions for 657 yards and eight touchdowns. Last season, Jalen Tolbert took over the role and managed 49 catches for 610 yards and seven scores.

There were brief trade rumors that were seemingly put to rest by a quiet free agency and the Steelers' disinterest in drafting a rookie receiver. The noise quieted and the rumor mill slowed, only for Pickens to be dealt on Wednesday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released wide receiver Gabe Davis just after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded George Pickens. With a new regime in Jacksonville under the direction of general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen, they decided to move on from Davis, re-tooling their wide receiver room around Brian Thomas Jr.