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Pickens debates NBA ‘GOAT'; Jerry: Micah trade was ‘instigator' to new-look defense
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Newy Scruggs , NBC5 DFW
· August 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is going into his free-agent year. Pickens is due $27.3 million this season under the franchise tag. One thing NBC 5 discovered is that he’s a big fan of Kobe Bryant , who had a killer mentality during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Definit...
Key takeaway One thing NBC 5 discovered is that he’s a big fan of Kobe Bryant , who had a killer mentality during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Why this matters in The Dallas
The recent trade of Micah Parsons and its impact on the Dallas Cowboys' defense has significant implications for the team's performance in the upcoming season. As the Cowboys prepare to face their opponents, the revamped defense, led by newcomers like Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams, will be put to the test. The fact that Jerry Jones is pleased with the outcome of the trade suggests that the team is confident in their new lineup. For Cowboys fans in Dallas, this means a potentially exciting season ahead, with a reinvigorated defense that could bring a new level of competitiveness to the team. As the city rallies behind their team, the success of the defense will be closely watched, and the upcoming games will be a key indicator of whether the changes made by Jones will pay off. The local community will be eager to see how the new-look defense performs.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is going into his free-agent year. Pickens is due $27.3 million this season under the franchise tag. One thing NBC 5 discovered is that he’s a big fan of Kobe Bryant , who had a killer mentality during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Definit...
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