Bryant also said that there are "no more excuses" for Dallas in light of the recent trade for the wide receiver.

With Pickens now in Dallas, there is a palpable sense of excitement for the Cowboys, whose wide receiver room also features CeeDee Lamb. Pickens is expected to form a dangerous 1-2 punch downfield for the Cowboys' attack that finished the 2024 NFL season with an average of 227.2 passing yards per game.

The Cowboys got Pickens and a 2027 sixth round pick in exchange for two draft picks, one 2026 third rounder and one 2027 fifth rounder. It marks a big direction the franchise, looking to elevate their ceiling into playoff contention and possibly Super Bowl contention.