Cowboys’ Dak Prescott defends George Pickens amid trade rumors

Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesCowboys’ Dak Prescott defends George Pickens amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.While the Dallas Cowboys sort through some injuries, it seems like Dak Prescott is concerned about the team’s identity. But one thing Prescott seems sure about is George Pickens, as he defended the receiver amid trade rumors, according to a post on X by Jon Machota.“Dak Prescott, when asked about those who think the Cowboys should trade George Pickens: ‘People say a lot of things I don’t believe, so I’m not listening to that one, either. George is a great teammate. And I say that in the sense of, he’s gonna do whatever is asked, he’s gonna do whatever is called. If it’s to go block, if it’s to just go run a guy off, he’s gonna do that. He believes in just doing the right thing, and the ball will come his way at times. And so, that’s not on George.’ ”Will WR George Pickens get traded by Cowboys?If you listen to some observers, Pickens will be in Dallas for quite a while, according to the House of Haymaker podcast via Heavy.com.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Fort Worth Star-Telegram beat writer Nick Harris said he thinks the Cowboys will pony up the cash to sign both Pickens and cornerback Joey Porter Jr.“I think it will be a long-term extension (for Pickens),” Harris said. “And Porter gets the tag. I think there’s already kind of been foundations to that conversation being had with Porter. Whether Porter knows it or not, I think the foundations of that conversation have already started.”Another player on Pickens’ side is receiver CeeDee Lamb, according to a post on X by Calvin Watkins.“CeeDee Lamb on the fan base wanting George Pickens traded: ‘I don’t know why that’s the thing, but come on, man. Everything that I’ve been able to accomplish has been because of him. And what he’s done the year before and vice versa.’ ”Time will tell. But the trade deadline is coming soon.Related: Lengthy Cowboys injury report for Colts game includes Caleb Downs’ return to practiceRelated: Dak Prescott is sure Cowboys have an identity, but it might not be a good one