Pickens, who was traded to the Cowboys on Wednesday in exchange for a package including a 2026 third-round pick, spoke to the Dallas media about his new teammates on a Thursday conference call. Pickens told reporters that Prescott was one of the first people who reached out to him following the trade, per ESPN's Todd Archer.

Newly acquired Cowboys WR George Pickens spoke on his arrival in Dallas, expressing his excitement of playing alongside CeeDee Lamb and catching passes from QB Dak Prescott.

The George Pickens trade was made official on Thursday. Pickens was in Dallas for a press conference and shortly after, both teams announced the previously reported on terms. A new wide receiver will have a star on his helmet for at least the 2025 season.