A.J. Brown Warns Eagles: Cowboys’ George Pickens Trade Makes Them a Threat

Philadelphia, PA – May 20, 2025 – Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown has sounded the alarm on a revitalized Dallas Cowboys offense following their blockbuster trade for George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Speaking at a community event for troubled teens, Brown expressed both respect and concern for the Cowboys’ new dynamic, signaling a heated NFC East rivalry for the 2025 NFL season.

“I ain’t gonna lie. We’re going to have to worry about them for sure,” Brown said, per The Eagles Wire. “I like the trade. I like the competition, you know.” His comments highlight the challenge posed by Dallas’ acquisition of Pickens, who joins All-Pro CeeDee Lamb to form a formidable receiver duo under quarterback Dak Prescott. The trade, completed on May 7 for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick, has shifted the NFC East landscape, as reported by CBSSports.com.

Brown, a key figure in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs, acknowledged the Cowboys’ potential to disrupt Philadelphia’s title defense. “I like CeeDee Lamb and that collab,” he added, per Sportskeeda. “It’s going to be exciting to watch, bro.” The Cowboys’ revamped offense, bolstered by running backs Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue, is poised to test the Eagles’ top-ranked defense, led by Vic Fangio, when the teams clash in their season opener on September 4, according to Athlon Sports.

The Eagles, fresh off a 16-1 season (including playoffs), boast their own elite receiver tandem in Brown and DeVonta Smith, who holds the franchise record for postseason receiving yards (595), per The Eagles Wire. Yet, Brown’s candid remarks underscore the competitive fire within the NFC East, where the Washington Commanders also reached the conference championship in 2024. “Those will be some of the hardest games, bro, every time,” Brown said of facing Dallas, per Yahoo Sports.

Fans on X echoed Brown’s sentiments, with one user posting, “AJ knows Pickens and Lamb are trouble! NFC East is gonna be a war!” (@Cowboys_FanTalk). While some question Pickens’ maturity due to past incidents with the Steelers, as noted by Sports Illustrated, Brown’s praise suggests confidence in the Eagles’ ability to rise to the challenge.

As Philadelphia begins OTAs under head coach Nick Sirianni, who recently signed a multi-year extension, Brown’s warning sets the stage for an electrifying 2025 season. With Pickens’ arrival amplifying Dallas’ firepower, the Eagles-Cowboys rivalry promises to deliver must-watch battles in the race for NFC supremacy.