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Patriots Eye Pickens Amid WR Woes
17 Mar
Summary
- Patriots are reportedly interested in trading for George Pickens.
- George Pickens is currently on the franchise tag with Dallas.
- New England has significant cap space to acquire and extend Pickens.
As the offseason progresses, the New England Patriots are exploring options to bolster their wide receiver corps. Amidst rumors linking them to A.J. Brown, a proposal suggests a trade for George Pickens from the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens, currently under the franchise tag, might be available if Dallas seeks to avoid a potential holdout situation.
The Patriots possess significant cap space, reportedly over $51.6 million, enabling them to acquire Pickens and offer a lucrative contract extension. This financial flexibility could make the trade feasible, especially with quarterback Drake Maye still a year away from contract eligibility.
While Pickens has past behavioral concerns, his youth and potentially lower acquisition cost compared to other targets like A.J. Brown make him an intriguing option. A trade for Pickens is projected to cost the Patriots no more than a second-round draft pick, a potentially lower price than the first- and second-round picks reportedly sought for Brown.
