Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb responded strongly to rumors suggesting that former teammate Micah Parsons is encouraging George Pickens to join the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 NFL season. The comments came during a recent interview segment Lamb appeared in on Bryant McFadden’s show aired by CBS Sports on X/Twitter on February 5, where the speculation was brought up directly to Lamb.
Lamb expressed unease about the rumors, emphasizing that while the NFL is a business, his focus remains on maintaining the team’s cohesion in Dallas. He urged calm and patience from fans and observers, insisting the Cowboys organization will handle the situation carefully to retain Pickens.
I don’t feel good because at the end of the day, it is a business. But, GP is now my business. So, I need us to all relax first, right? Let’s chill. Take a chill pill and let Jerry cook. Y’all don’t have any say so in this. Y’all could just wait until we’re done because I wanna play with him some more, like we got to have many more seasons to go. I felt like we didn’t have a full season,
Lamb said.
Although we both had a great year. You know, I felt like we had a phenomenal year. Yeah, but we got one goal in mind and we ain’t reached that. So, just wait, please,
he continued.
Background on Lamb and Pickens as Teammates in Dallas
Lamb, entering his sixth NFL season in 2025, has spent all his professional career with the Dallas Cowboys, playing under coach Brian Schottenheimer. Alongside George Pickens, who joined the Cowboys during his fourth year after three seasons elsewhere, Lamb has formed a promising receiving duo. Their initial season together resulted in a team record of 7-9-1 as they worked to build chemistry and impact in the league.
Micah Parsons’ Move to Green Bay and His Recruitment Efforts
Micah Parsons was traded from the Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers in August 2025 in a significant exchange that sent defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two future first-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027 to Dallas. Parsons, who spent the first four years of his NFL career with Dallas, now plays under Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Reports indicate Parsons has attempted to persuade wide receiver George Pickens to join Green Bay when his contract with Dallas expires.
The trade was a notable shakeup for both franchises, impacting team composition and future draft strategies. Parsons’ efforts to attract Pickens highlight the ongoing competition between teams to secure top talent and bolster their rosters.
Implications and Future Prospects for the Dallas Receiving Corps
Lamb’s remarks underscore the importance the Cowboys place on retaining key players like Pickens to maintain offensive strength. The wide receiver duo’s potential longevity together is seen as vital for Dallas to improve upon last season’s performance and contend more fiercely in upcoming campaigns.
The team’s management, led by owner Jerry Jones, is expected to carefully evaluate contract negotiations with Pickens, balancing salary cap considerations with competitive ambitions. For fans and analysts alike, the unfolding situation will be closely watched, as it could influence the trajectory of both Dallas and Green Bay heading into the 2026 season and beyond.
"GP is now MY business … take a chill pill and let Jerry cook."
– CeeDee Lamb on Micah Parsons potentially recruiting George Pickens to the Packers 😅 @BMac_SportsTalk pic.twitter.com/tTBsubuv9q
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 6, 2026
"GP is now MY business … take a chill pill and let Jerry cook."
– CeeDee Lamb on Micah Parsons potentially recruiting George Pickens to the Packers 😅 @BMac_SportsTalk pic.twitter.com/tTBsubuv9q
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 6, 2026
