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Updated at May 9, 2026, 13:53
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As far as offseason moves, the Cowboys offense hasn't been a priority, but for some, a flier needs to be taken on a veteran.

One roster position that most Dallas Cowboys fans would agree is set ahead of the offseason is receiver.

CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, fresh off signing his franchise tag, and then young Ryan Flournoy as Dak Prescott's top three receivers.

You could add KaVontae Turpin to that mix as well.

Others include Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jonathan Mingo, but those are largely depth pieces and aren't figured to be key contributors for Brian Schottenheimer.

Still, the receiver room feels settled and does have some depth to it.

But that hasn't stopped the offseason from throwing up some head-scratching ideas, and here comes another one.

CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani has listed a number of potential landing spots for veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins and of course, Dallas is mentioned.

"The Dallas Cowboys spent five of their seven draft picks on the defensive side of the ball, which was understandable considering they ranked third-worst in total defense and dead last in scoring defense in 2025," Dajani wrote.

"Dallas has CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens out wide for Dak Prescott, but now that Pickens has signed his franchise tag, could he end up being traded? Is he really going to accept playing on this one-year deal?"

There's bit to work through here.

According to Cowboys COO Stephen Jones, there is no desire to trade Pickens, and right now, we have to take his word for it.

Last season, Lamb and Pickens were the top two most-targeted receivers on the Dallas offense, and Flournoy was fourth.  Hopkins coming to The Star, could be seen as a developmental blocker for Flournoy, although he could offer some veteran leadership.

But the move for an aging receiver who only had 330 yards and 2 TDs from 22 receptions, to me, doesn't seem worth it. Especially when you have Flournoy progressing the way he did last season.

Plus, what about the "Mingo package" and the opportunities for Traeshon Holden and draftee Anthony Smith? Hopkins' arrival could, in theory, stunt the growth of the young receivers in the room.

If an injury were to happen, then maybe, but a move for Hopkins, with Lamb, Pickens and Flournoy, is a thanks, but no thanks move.

Go with the young and up-and-coming receivers.

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