Overview
- Multiple outlets citing The Dallas Morning News report there have been no extension discussions with Pickens’ camp as of early February.
- Applying the wide receiver franchise tag, projected around $28–29 million, would block free agency with teams having until early March to use it and until mid-July to finalize a long-term deal.
- Dak Prescott called retaining Pickens “vital” and said he is willing to get involved, underscoring the receiver’s impact after a 93-1,429-9 All-Pro season.
- Pickens said he would love to remain in Dallas, acknowledged his price “went up,” and noted he hasn’t personally had talks, framing his stance as waiting for the team’s move.
- Context around negotiations includes Dallas’ sizable existing contracts, Pickens’ Athletes First representation linked to David Mulugheta, and reported in-season discipline/timeliness incidents that evaluators are weighing.