George Pickens Trade Destinations: 5 best landing spots for Cowboys WR ahead of Nov 4. deadline ft. Denver Broncos

George Pickens was added to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason and could be gone just as fast. The receiver was added to help the team elevate, but it hasn't worked out, with the head of the Cowboys below water at 3-4-1. If Jerry Jones is looking to rebuild the team in the offseason as aggressively as was suggested by moving Micah Parsons, moving Pickens also makes sense.

However, it's one thing to decide to move Pickens. It's another to decide where. Here's a handful of potential answers to that question, including two NFC teams and three AFC teams.

George Pickens Trade Destinations: 5 best landing spots

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#5 - Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are looking as good as they ever have in the post-Cam Newton era. However, their offense is one star receiver away from being an offensive force on par with the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. George Pickens could be that star.

With the Panthers inching close to needing a decision on his fifth-year option, which could potentially come after the season (Spotrac), Bryce Young's price is not going to remain cheap forever. As such, going in on Pickens now makes sense and tells fans that must-see football is back in Carolina.

#4 - Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have stars in Drake London and Bijan Robinson. Michael Penix Jr. is also making his case. However, the team is seemingly only a receiver away from blowing up their ceiling.

Dallas might be hesitant to trade George Pickens there because the fit is that perfect, which could make future playoff runs more difficult for Jerry Jones. However, located in another division, the odds of the move coming back to bite him are truncated at least somewhat.

#3 - Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are beginning to click on offense, but if Andy Reid wants to bring back the type of offense Patrick Mahomes had at the start of his career, George Pickens is the answer.

The receiver room is already in its best shape since losing Tyreek Hill, but with Travis Kelce getting older, adding Pickens could help mask his decline. The receiver would make it impossible for most defenses to lock down the offense, as the Chiefs would have an answer for the top four cornerbacks on any defense in the NFL.

#2 - New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are starting to blur into motion, taking an eraser to the past few years without Tom Brady. However, the makeshift wide receiver room is lacking that final piece.

George Pickens, only 24 years old, could set the unit up beyond 2025 with Stefon Diggs getting deeper into his 30s and the rest of the receiver room largely lacking a star playmaker, although Kayshon Boutte is doing his best to change that.

#1 - Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos just lost Patrick Surtain II for the near future. They also need a receiver to lean on going into the future, with Courtland Sutton entering his 30s. Adding Pickens would help nullify the loss of Surtain in the short-term, set up the offense long-term, and potentially give them a window for a deep playoff run in one fell swoop.

The Broncos are clearly looking for skill position players after signing Marcedes Lewis and working out Treylon Burks, and general manager George Paton has not been afraid to make big trades before (Russell Wilson, Sean Payton).

Edited by Ian Van Roy