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Ex-Chiefs Star Wants Andy Reid & Co. To Trade for George Pickens to Help Patrick Mahomes

When it comes to the certainty of keeping George Pickens in the long term, the Dallas Cowboys are still awaiting that clarity. They signed the wide receiver to a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag. The insiders are already stirring the…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:50 AM
Ex-Chiefs Star Wants Andy Reid & Co. To Trade for George Pickens to Help Patrick Mahomes
Key Things to Know
  • Former Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu urged Andy Reid to trade for Cowboys receiver George Pickens.
  • Mathieu stated Pickens' catch radius and contested-catch ability would give Patrick Mahomes more confidence on deep throws.
  • Pickens is currently playing under a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has urged head coach Andy Reid and the front office to pursue a trade for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. Speaking on his podcast, Mathieu argued that Pickens would provide quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a crucial deep-threat target and bring needed swagger to Kansas City's struggling receiving corps.

Pickens is currently playing under a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag in Dallas, creating questions about his long-term future. However, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that team owner Jerry Jones is likely to keep Pickens for the season despite Dallas holding a 3-5 record.

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