US EditionGeorge Pickens Contract: Cowboys WR Seeks Mutually Beneficial Deal in Free Agency
Dak Prescott pledges to assist in contract talks to retain George Pickens, who recorded 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025, vital for Cowboys' offense.
- On Monday at Pro Bowl in San Francisco, Dak Prescott urged Jerry Jones to re-sign George Pickens and said he would step in to help with contract talks if needed.
- Pickens finished the season with career highs of 93 catches, 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, rising from a Pittsburgh Steelers trade to become a top NFL receiver last year.
- The Cowboys so far have not spoken with Pickens' agent, Trevon Smith of Athletes First, but could use the franchise tag valued at $28.8 million, with David Mulugheta involved in talks.
- Timing adds pressure: the franchise‑tag window opens February 18 and closes March 4, and if Pickens is tagged, he could hold out or seek a tag‑and‑trade, risking disruption before the NFL league year opening March 11, 2026.
- Cap math complicates any long-term deal for Pickens because Lamb has a $38 million hit and the Cowboys are more than $30 million over the salary cap.
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Cowboys' George Pickens Breaks Silence on Franchise Tag Option
There are a few ways the Dallas Cowboys could go on free-agent receiver George Pickens, the breakout star for the team and one of the breakout players in the NFL in general. The first decision the team will have to make is whether it will use the franchise tag on Pickens, which can be done as early as February 18 (with March 4 as the last opportunity to put the tag on).The tag, if he signs it, will keep Pickens in Dallas for another year at $28 …
George Pickens Shares Update on Contract Talks After Dak Prescott Demands WR’s Extension
After a career year, George Pickens is soaking in his first Pro Bowl trip while standing at a major crossroads. The 24-year-old just wrapped up the final season of his rookie deal and now sits as one of the most attractive names on the entire free-agent board. While quarterback Dak Prescott wants Pickens around long-term, the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver shares where things stand with his contract talks. Pickens appeared on DLLS Sports and was a…
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