John Breech#34 of 87 NFL pundits · Nov 10, 2026
Breech argues the Rams need receiver help before the deadline and runs through five trade candidates; their one firm forward-looking claim is that George Pickens, playing on the franchise tag, is likely to leave Dallas after the season.
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Pickens is playing on the franchise tag this year, and there's a good chance that he ends up leaving Dallas after the season.
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Trade and Signing CallsGeorge Pickens
George Pickens to move — “ends up leaving Dallas after the season”
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