Heading into the 2025 season, the Dallas Cowboys are eager to return to prominence in the NFC. They made some notable roster upgrades in the offseason, and one key name seems to be fitting in just fine.
Following a rocky tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cowboys decided to roll the dice and trade for wide receiver George Pickens. Though the off-field drama is a cause for concern, his talent on the outside is undeniable. Dallas is hoping the change of scenery will do him well as he forms one of the NFL’s top receiver duos.
Through his first few days of training camp, Pickens seems to be fitting in with his new team. One player who is very excited to have him around is star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Following Wednesday’s action, he had nothing but great things to say about his new partner.
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“I’m glad he’s here. He knows I love him,” Lamb told reporters. “I tell him every day that I’m happy for him. I hope we go together for X amount of years. I don’t care. I just know we’re not fitting to do this for (only) one.”
CeeDee Lamb on George Pickens: “I’m glad he’s here. He knows I love him. I tell him every day that I’m happy for him. I hope we go together for X amount of years. I don’t care. I just know we’re not fitting to do this for (only) one.” pic.twitter.com/rQleosHXo5
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 23, 2025
Later on, Lamb raved about Pickens’ abilities on the field and how he can’t wait for them to showcase their talents in a game setting.
“He’s an incredible athlete, an incredible football player,” Lamb continued. “His ability to go up and get the ball, you guys haven’t seen it yet. But those days are literally coming. He’s like a caged animal. And so am I.”
CeeDee Lamb on George Pickens: “He’s an incredible athlete, an incredible football player. His ability to go up and get the ball, you guys haven’t seen it yet. But those days are literally coming. He’s like a caged animal. And so am I.” pic.twitter.com/u3hP28QGlI
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 23, 2025
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Early on in his career, Lamb was flanked by another high-level receiver in Amari Cooper. However, that changed when Dallas decided to trade him to the Cleveland Browns in 2022. Now, Lamb once again has a viable running mate on the outside to help make life miserable for opposing defenses on a nightly basis.
With Dak Prescott returning from injury, the Cowboys are sure to return to doing most of their offensive damage in the air. Before getting hurt, Prescott was putting up MVP-level numbers with Lamb as his primary target. Now armed with another dynamic receiver, he has more than enough firepower to put up big numbers in 2025.
Entering a contract year, Pickens has a lot riding on this new chapter of his career. Based on Lamb’s comments, he seems poised to change the narrative about him in the NFL.
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