CeeDee Lamb Drops Unexpected Truth About George Pickens’ True Standing—You Won’t Believe Who’s Really No. 1

When the Dallas Cowboys snagged George Pickens in a recent trade, the chatter didn’t just center on adding another weapon—it revolved around how the team envisions using him. Stephen Jones, the Cowboys’ executive VP, made it pretty clear they’re not slotting Pickens in as a typical No. 2 receiver. And if you ask CeeDee Lamb, the current top gun in Dallas’s aerial attack, he’s totally on board with that thinking. At a recent charity event hosted by Kyler Murray, Lamb didn’t beat around the bush about their offensive dynamic: “We both ones,” he said. That’s a powerful statement, signaling a shift away from rigid receiver hierarchies to a more balanced, dual-threat approach. Looking back, Lamb stepped out of Amari Cooper’s shadow quickly and claimed the spotlight for good—but now, with Pickens added to the mix, it’s clear the Cowboys are plotting something fresh for their 2025 offense. And honestly? I’m intrigued to see how this all shakes out on the field. LEARN MORE

Amari Cooper led the Cowboys in catches and receiving yards during Lamb’s rookie season in 2020, but Lamb took over both spots the next season and has been the unquestioned top dog in the Dallas passing game the last three years. Pickens may not match his numbers, but it’s clear that the Cowboys see their offense taking on a new look in 2025. “Now we both ones,” Lamb said. “It ain’t no A, B, none of that. It’s one. You look over there, you see one. You look over here, you see another one. So do what you gotta do with that.”The Cowboys’ incumbent No. 1 receiver doesn’t see Pickens that way either. CeeDee Lamb and Pickens were both in attendance at Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray’s charity softball game over the weekend and Lamb addressed how their partnership will work during an interview with DLLS Sports. After trading for wide receiver George Pickens this month, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the team does not view the former Steeler as a No. 2 receiver.