Jeff Cavanaugh· Jun 13, 2026
Kavanaugh suggests Flournoy will take over as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver while George Pickens is absent, with Pickens relegated to third option once he arrives.
“We have time for Ryan Flannoy to take over the number two job.”
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Ryan Flournoy · 2026 season3 calls from 3 pundits between 2 and 3. Jeff Cavanaugh said 2. the room's median is 3. not settled yet
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- Depth Chart CallsRyan FlournoyDallas CowboysJun 13, 2026
Ryan Flournoy to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Well We have time for Ryan Flannoy to take over the number two job. And by the time Pickens gets here, he'll be relegated to the third option.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsNick NashDallas CowboysJun 13, 2026
Nick Nash to be 3rd on the depth chart
“And by the time Pickens gets here, he'll be relegated to the third option.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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