George Pickens reshaping image in Cowboys locker room

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just trade for George Pickens’ talent; they bet on his growth. And early signs show he’s delivering.

In Pittsburgh, the narrative was loud: moody demeanor, late to meetings — even games — and a tendency for penalties that stalled drives and raised questions about his maturity. 

The reputation followed him out the door.

But in Dallas, Pickens is quietly flipping the script on that rep.

“Every day that he’s been here, he’s been early,” Dak Prescott said this week. “No concerns on the personal matters on GP — just super excited that he’s here and he’s on our team. He’s one of us and he’s a brother, and it’s just about continuing to grow and that’s his approach.”

That’s not empty praise; when QB1 backs you publicly, that matters and it's earned.  which rarely happens unless it’s earned.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer added his own validation, noting Pickens as his daily free-throw rival in the office — and casually revealing, "He was the last guy to leave the practice field today". 

This isn’t just “first in, last out” talk for headlines that often falls on deaf ears. This is respect — from voices that matter.

Pickens, who had a standout minicamp, still plays with that same fire. But now, he seems more focused. And in a building built on relationships, competition, and accountability, he’s certainly beginning to earn that trust. 

The talent was always undeniable. Even an Alpha receiver like CeeDee Lamb didn't hesitate to list George as the team's second true "No. 1'' wide reciever. 

The edge is also still there, and now it sounds as if the maturity is catching up. 

And for the Cowboys' flip-the-script newcomer Pickens, that’s a noteworthy proclamation.