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$220 Million QB Joins Recruiting Push for Cowboys WR George Pickens

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Feb 5, 2026 1:25 PM ET

After being traded to the Dallas Cowboys , wide receiver George Pickens put together the best season of his career. The 24-year-old hit career highs in targets ( 137), receptions (93), yards (1,429) and touchdowns (nine).

After earning his first Pro Bowl nod, without an extension in place, Pickens is set to hit free agency on March 11. He's set to be one of the most sought-after players available, holding a market value of $30.6 million annually, per Spotrac.

His teammate, CeeDee Lamb, recently revealed that Packers EDGE Micah Parsons and cornerback Keisean Nixon are trying to recruit Pickens to Green Bay.

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However, they're not the only ones who want to see the former second-round pick in green and gold. During a Thursday appearance on "Up & Adams," Packers quarterback Jordan Love joined Parsons and Nixon in the push for Pickens.

“They're out here recruiting?...If you can bring in another player, George Pickens, he had a phenomenal year, he’s a great player,” Love said. “You know, I would love to have the most talented players on our team at all times, and you know, we’ll see.”

Jordan Love secretly played basketball with George Pickens?!

WHAT in the Packers recruiting is going on here? @jordan3love | @_CeeDeeThree | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/hauuC7gPae
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) February 5, 2026

With his four-year, $220 million contract running through the 2028 season, Love has a long-term commitment to the Packers. He was solid in 2025, throwing for 3,381 yards, 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.

He did that without a bona fide No. 1 option. Romeo Doubs was Green Bay's leading receiver with 55 receptions for 724 yards and six touchdowns. However, his contract is expiring, leaving the possibility for the Packers to sign Pickens as a replacement.

While he could still re-sign with the Cowboys, the strong endorsement from Love adds fuel to the speculation.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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