The Dallas Cowboys have a tough decision to make regarding wide receiver George Pickens' future, and one NFL analyst believes Dallas will lose the star playmaker in free agency this offseason.
Pro Football Focus's Mason Cameron lists the Atlanta Falcons as the best landing spot for Pickens, who is slated to be one of the top players on the market in the spring.
Here is what Cameron had to say about Pickens and his potential fit in Atlanta.
"The 2026 season will prove to be an important crossroad for Michael Penix Jr.’s development as a passer. Despite leading the Power Four in deep completions his final year at Washington, Penix ranks just below the league average in percentage of attempts 20-plus yards downfield since entering the NFL. Pairing George Pickens with Drake London would create one of the NFLs most electric receiver duos and set the young quarterback up for success."
Pickens had a career-year in 2025, tallying career highs in receptions (93), yards (1,429), and touchdowns (9). The 24-year-old also notched his first Pro Bowl selection and a second-team All-Pro nod.
Outside of Drake London, the Falcons don't have another dynamic weapon at wide receiver. Atlanta is slated to have $17 million in cap space this offseason, and though that likely isn't enough to sign Pickens, who is projected to land a deal worth over $30 million annually, the Falcons can create more cap room by making cuts and restructuring contracts.
Pairing Pickens with London would give the Falcons an electric receiver duo and take some pressure off whoever Atlanta's quarterback will be in 2026, likely Michael Penix Jr. If he can recover from ACL surgery in time for the start of the season.
With Kevin Stefanski as head coach, it's clear Atlanta is committed to getting the most out of its offense. Adding Pickens to an already talented offense with London, All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson, and tight end Kyle Pitts, if he returns, would place the Falcons' offense among the top in the NFC.
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