Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens and quarterback Joe Milton III with USA Today Sports reporter Jarrett Bell. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Cowboys’ Joe Milton trolls George Pickens for autograph on viral draft day meme

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 10:16 AM ET

By now, every NFL fan has seen the viral photo of current Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens on the night of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Pickens, who was selected at No. 52 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers, was filmed by a friend as he watched his name get called.

The image went viral due to Pickens’ stiff posture, lack of expression, and the fact that he was wearing his shiesty mask in his living room.

On Sunday, Pickens was reminded of his meme by new teammate Joe Milton III. The backup quarterback had a photo of the image, and interrupted an interview to ask Pickens to sign the picture.

This is hilarious af pic.twitter.com/Vx8qdNeZmC
— MartinTalkCowboys (@DAK_4_MVP) July 28, 2025

Pickens can be seen laughing about the request, but had no problem signing it.

This is just one of many examples of the laid-back vibe that’s taken over in Oxnard. The Cowboys are having fun as they prepare for the 2025 season. Pickens, who was criticized for his behavior in Pittsburgh, has been thrilled with his new surroundings, as has Milton.

The former New England Patriots quarterback also let fans know it’s not just about having fun. He said he was surprised at the help he received from Dak Prescott, saying it’s different than his former quarterback room.

Here’s to hoping they remain loose and productive throughout the upcoming season.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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