NFL Trade Rumors: Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb reject George Pickens trade talk as Cowboys face major decision

George Pickens has found himself at the centre of growing trade speculation, but two of the Dallas Cowboys' biggest stars are not ready to see him leave. With the November 10 NFL trade deadline approaching, questions about his future have started gaining attention. However, quarterback Dak Prescott and fellow wide receiver CeeDee Lamb have made their positions clear. Both believe Pickens deserves a long-term future in Dallas rather than an unexpected exit. Their public support comes at a difficult time for the Cowboys, who have lost consecutive games after an encouraging 5-0 start to the 2026 season.Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb reject George Pickens trade rumoursPickens is playing the 2026 season under the franchise tag, making his long-term future an important subject for Dallas. The 25-year-old could become eligible for an extension during the 2027 offseason, but recent developments have raised questions about whether the Cowboys will keep him.Prescott dismissed the growing speculation when reporters asked about suggestions that Dallas should trade its receiver."People say a lot of things I don't believe, so I'm not listening to that one, either," Prescott said Thursday.Lamb also questioned why the Cowboys would consider moving on from a player who has helped improve the team's passing attack."I don't know why that's a thing," Lamb said Thursday of Pickens' trade talks. "C'mon man. Everything that I have been able to accomplish has been because of him and what he's done the year before. Vice versa with everything that I've accomplished the year prior to that. He exposed them [opposing defenses]. Just kind of taking what the defense is giving us, and I feel like that goes hand in hand with why I'm able to do what I'm doing at a great pace."The numbers explain Lamb's appreciation. He has recorded 60 catches for 709 yards and six touchdowns this season. Pickens, meanwhile, entered the campaign following a 1,429-yard season in 2025.Brian Schottenheimer's George Pickens criticism fuels Cowboys trade speculationMuch of the discussion began after Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer criticised Pickens' run blocking following a 23-13 defeat against Green Bay.The Cowboys managed only 48 rushing yards in that game, their lowest total of the season. Pickens' reduced involvement since Week 7 has added to the questions.Lamb has played 106 offensive snaps over the last two games, compared with 79 for Pickens and 98 for Ryan Flournoy. Pickens has also dealt with hamstring and shoulder problems, although his latest injury report listed only the hamstring issue.Prescott defended his teammate's attitude and commitment."George is a great teammate," Prescott said. "And I say that in the sense of, he's gonna do whatever is asked, he's going to do whatever is called. If it's to go block, if it's to just go run a guy off, he's going to 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."Lamb also wants Pickens to remain confident."Just when his time comes, I know that he is going to be ready," Lamb said. "That's the only conversation that we have. When that moment comes, you can't really go off of what just happened because if that's the case, you're going to drive yourself into a ditch to be honest. You have to move on, be grown about the situation, come to practice ready to work again and have that same mentality that you had before the game. Remember how you felt. Use that as fuel."Prescott suggested that getting Pickens involved earlier could help revive his production.With the Indianapolis Colts next on the schedule and the November 10 trade deadline approaching, Dallas faces an important decision. For now, its quarterback and leading receiver appear firmly behind keeping Pickens in a Cowboys uniform.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.