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.

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

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.