The Dallas Cowboys have transformed their offense heading into 2025 with their acquisition of wide receiver George Pickens in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The pairing of Pickens with CeeDee Lamb gives Dallas one of the most formidable receiver duos in the NFL, creating nightmares for opposing defenses across the league.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown recognizes the threat and recently offered candid praise for the move while acknowledging the challenge his team now faces.
“I ain’t gonna lie. … We’re going to have to worry about ’em for sure. … I like the trade. I do like the trade. I like the competition, you know. … It’s going to be exciting to watch because all that does is bring the best out of us,” Brown said, via Dov Kleiman.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Eagles star WR AJ Brown admits the Cowboys are a “team to worry about” after they traded for George Pickens:
“I ain’t going to lie. We’re going to have to worry about them for sure. I like the trade. I like the competition, you know.”
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The NFC East rivalry takes on a new dimension with Brown and the Eagles set to battle Pickens and the Cowboys.
These divisional clashes carry significant playoff implications as Philadelphia enters the campaign following a championship, while Dallas reshapes its offensive identity in hopes of finally breaking its Super Bowl drought.
Pickens brings game-changing talent to Dallas after three productive seasons in Pittsburgh.
His exceptional athleticism, contested catch ability, and deep threat potential made him a fan favorite despite reported locker room tensions and behavioral issues that ultimately led to his departure.
While the Cowboys have upgraded their receiving corps, the Eagles remain elite at the position.
Brown partners with DeVonta Smith to form one of the league’s most dangerous tandems.
Their complementary skill sets allow Philadelphia to attack defenses at every level of the field, whether stretching vertically or working across the middle with precision.
