“Couldn’t even get #1 from Tolbert”: NFL fans react to George Pickens’ Cowboys jersey number reveal during OTAs

The Dallas Cowboys released a photo on Tuesday revealing the number of new wide receiver George Pickens. The photo shows Pickens making a nice catch while wearing a No. 3 jersey. Until this point in his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickens had only worn No. 14.

"PICK3NS," the post was captioned.

In response, some NFL fans said this was not the right number choice by Pickens.

Ernie The Cowboys Fan

@E_TheCowboysFan

Just give him 14 dog

OTL

@OTLFFootball

Couldn’t even get #1 from Tolbert

Jessie Marie 💛🖤

@jessiekj20

"I hate it here 😞" one Pittsburgh Steelers fan said.

Meanwhile, other NFL fans made clear that they loved the new jersey number choice by Pickens.

"BRB ordering a jersey 😂." one fan wrote.

"Pickens in 3 had aura not gonna lie… clean 🧼." one fan wrote.

"GP3," one fan simply wrote.

Pickens was traded along with a 2027 sixth-round pick by the Steelers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Has George Pickens ever worn the No. 3 jersey before?

Pickens has never worn the No. 3 jersey during his football career. While playing for the George Bulldogs in college football, Pickens wore No. 1. However, that number has been taken by Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert.

Fast forward to his time with the Steelers organization, Pickens wore the No. 14 jersey for three seasons. However, in Dallas, that number belongs to safety Markquese Bell.

While there were suggestions that Pickens would wear No. 13 in Dallas, as he was spotted wearing a No. 13 practice jersey last week, the Cowboys confirmed that No. 3 will be Pickens' number moving forward.

Pickens will be hoping to form a lethal wide receiver partnership with CeeDee Lamb and elevate the Cowboys offense. Dallas is coming off a 7-10 season and a third-place finish in the NFC East.