The Seahawks have every reason to keep one eye on the trade market, and George Pickens sits near the top of the list.
Seattle’s 3-3 start to the 2026 season has left the offense needing a jolt, even with Jaxon Smith-Njigba putting together a huge year. Smith-Njigba has been Seattle’s clear lead target and has piled up an NFL-best 717 receiving yards.
After that, the production drops fast: Rashid Shaheed has 162 receiving yards, Cooper Kupp has 179, and tight end AJ Barner has 138. That’s where Pickens starts to make a lot of sense.
The Cowboys receiver would give Seattle another true downfield threat and take some of the pressure off Smith-Njigba. Pickens has the kind of talent that can change how defenses line up, and the Seahawks could use that extra layer if they want to push their offense beyond solid and into dangerous.
Dallas’ own slump could open the door. The Cowboys are 2-4, and if they decide to sell before the trade deadline, Pickens could become available. Seattle would then have a chance to address a clear need before the playoff race tightens.
Pickens has been productive this season, too. Through six games, he has 428 receiving yards and is on pace for more than 1,200 this year.
He followed that with 1,429 receiving yards in 2025, so this isn’t a one-year flash. He’s also playing under the franchise tag, which adds another wrinkle to his situation in Dallas.
For the Seahawks, the appeal is straightforward: add an explosive pass catcher now and try to turn a good receiving group into a great one. If they make that move, it could be the kind of swing that changes the tone of their season.
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