NFL: The Insiders on George Pickens

PodcastThe Insiders Podcast: Fernando Mendoza Expectations, Cowboys Updates, and 1st R...July 9, 2026

From the episode

George Pickens, we've been told they plan to use him in the slot more. He only was in the slot about 10 percent of the plays last year. So that one's going to be real interesting to watch.

Mentioned at 11:00 – 11:07

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Cowboys plan to increase Pickens' slot usage from 10% last year; role expansion coming.

The Cowboys plan to use Pickens in the slot more frequently in 2026. Last season he was in the slot on only about 10% of plays, so this represents a significant role expansion that the source identifies as 'going to be real interesting to watch.'