​The Baltimore Ravens could benefit from adding a game-changing wide receiver to push them to the next level. After a disappointing 8-9 season that ended their playoff drought for the first time since 2021, Baltimore decided to move on from longtime head coach John Harbaugh and brought in Jesse Minter to lead the team. The drop-off on offense from 2024 to 2025 was noticeable: last year, they ranked 11th in points and 16th in total yards, a decline from the previous campaign when they led the league in yards and ranked third in points. Their top target in 2025 was Zay Flowers, who enjoyed the best season of his three-year career with 86 catches, 1,211 yards, and five touchdowns. Yet the Ravens’ second-leading receiver, Mark Andrews, posted only 48 receptions for 422 yards, underscoring the need for more high-end firepower through the pass game.
Given that context, Cooper Kleinberg of Pro Football Network has floated Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens as a potential target for Baltimore. Pickens just wrapped a breakout season in which he outperformed many expectations, including arguably the best receiver in the league, CeeDee Lamb. In 2025 with Dallas, Pickens appeared to take a major step forward, posting 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. The contract situation in Dallas complicates the fit: with Lamb set to earn $34 million next season, the Cowboys may be hesitant to commit a similar level of long-term money to Pickens, who is just 25 years old and entering his prime.
As Kleinberg notes, Pickens has already proven he can function as a bona fide No. 1 receiver, which is why the Ravens, along with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams, are listed as potential landing spots. In his first season as a Cowboy in 2025, he demonstrated his ability to carry a heavy workload and make a substantial impact while catching passes from Dak Prescott. He finished the year with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns, earning a 90.6 Impact Score and ranking among the top receivers in the league according to PFN. The takeaway is clear: Pickens has shown the talent and production to be a true No. 1 option, a profile that could transform Baltimore’s offense if paired with Lamar Jackson and a strong supporting cast.
Interestingly, Pickens’ size—standing 6-foot-3—gives him the physical profile to serve as a red zone weapon and a guy who can stretch the field, as his career averages show. He logged 15.4 yards per reception in 2025 and has averaged 16.0 yards per catch over his career, underscoring his big-play ability. The notion that he could outpace expectations even after stepping into a potential No. 1 role in Dallas speaks to his demonstrated capacity when given a prominent target share. If the Ravens pursued Pickens, they would be adding a powerful, structure-defining presence who can create mismatches, unlock the middle of the field, and open more opportunities for Flowers, Andrews, and the rest of their offensive weapons.
Lamar Jackson’s flair and playmaking ability remain central to Baltimore’s offensive identity. Enhancing the pass game with a player like Pickens could augment Jackson’s dynamics, help sustain drives, and turn high-leverage moments into points more consistently. The potential fit depends on how Baltimore values asset allocation, the cost of a trade or acquisition, and Pickens’ willingness to switch teams, but the case for adding a proven No. 1 receiver to complement Flowers and Andrews is compelling.