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Pickens Today
By the People, for the People
Cowboys' George Pickens Named Pro Bowl Offensive MVP
The wide receiver had a standout performance in the all-star game.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15am
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was named the 2026 Pro Bowl Offensive MVP after catching a touchdown pass in the NFC's 66-52 win over the AFC. Pickens finished the game with 3 catches for 39 yards and a score. The performance capped off a breakout 2025 season for Pickens, who set career highs with 93 receptions, 1,429 receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns.
Why it matters
Pickens' Pro Bowl MVP award and strong 2025 campaign solidify him as one of the top young wide receivers in the NFL. As he enters contract negotiations with the Cowboys, his performance will only increase his value and leverage. The Cowboys are hoping to keep their offensive core together, with quarterback Dak Prescott publicly advocating for the team to re-sign Pickens.
The details
Pickens was acquired by the Cowboys in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his first season in Dallas, he led the team in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, earning his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections. In the 2026 Pro Bowl, Pickens caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Prescott in the fourth quarter to give the NFC the lead for good. His MVP performance capped off a breakout year for the 24-year-old receiver.
- Pickens was named the 2026 Pro Bowl Offensive MVP on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
- Pickens set career highs in receptions (93), receiving yards (1,429), and receiving touchdowns (9) during the 2025 NFL season.
The players
George Pickens
A 24-year-old wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys who was acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to the 2025 season. He enjoyed a breakout campaign, earning his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections.
Dak Prescott
The starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys who has publicly advocated for the team to re-sign Pickens, his top receiving threat, as he enters contract negotiations.
Jerry Jones
The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, who will have to decide whether to offer Pickens a new contract after his standout 2025 season and Pro Bowl MVP performance.
What they’re saying
“We know we got to get that (defensive) side of the ball right. But we got to make sure that we aren't complacent with what we've done on our side of the ball. We've got to get one of our guys signed and make sure that we take a big step on offense as well.”
— Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback
What’s next
The Cowboys will need to decide whether to offer Pickens a new contract extension in the offseason, as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.
The takeaway
George Pickens' breakout 2025 season and Pro Bowl MVP performance solidify him as one of the top young wide receivers in the NFL. The Cowboys will need to prioritize re-signing Pickens to keep their offensive core together and build on their success, despite needing to address defensive issues as well.
