Dez Bryant drops 4-word message for Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer after George Pickens move

Modified May 08, 2025 08:04 GMT

Dez Bryant drops bold 4-word message for Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer after George Pickens move (Source: Imagn/Getty)

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant appears to be a fan of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

The Cowboys promoted Shottenheimer this offseason after parting ways with Mike McCarthy. Shottenheimer has been actively trying to bolster Dallas' roster ahead of the new season, with the latest move being trading for wide receiver George Pickens.

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After the trade was finalized, Bryant tweeted a four-word message for the coach.

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"I’m a SCHOTTY FAN," Bryant wrote.

Pickens led the Steelers with 900 yards on 59 receptions and three touchdowns last season.

Although Bryant is happy with Schottenheimer and what Dallas has done after acquiring Pickens, he believes the team should sign Nick Chubb to add to their running back room.

He tweeted a GIF of Chubb in action with the following caption:

"Since we are asking for a lot.. just here me out as well," Bryant wrote.

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Bryant played for the Cowboys from 2010 until 2017 after being selected 24th in the 2010 NFL draft out of Oklahoma State. Bryant was a three-time NFL Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro during his time with the Cowboys.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted at making a big move

Dallas traded for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens shortly after owner Jerry Jones hinted at the team adding a receiver following the draft.

"It definitely was a big-time thought, but the train has not left the station if improvement is needed from what we've got on campus," Jones said. "I'm looking at the same sheet maybe you got in front of you that I have in front of me and it shows our No. 114 pick trade to Carolina for Jonathan Mingo. Well, we've obviously known that...

"But definitely the idea that we could, if the opportunity comes up, if we want to, can address this in free agency," Jones added.

The Cowboys receive Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round pick, while Pittsburgh get a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder, according to Ian Rapoport.

After trading for Pickens, the Cowboys' receiver room features CeeDee Lamb, Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, and Jonathan Mingo.

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Edited by Cole Shelton