Overview
- With a week to go before the Nov. 4 deadline, WFAA’s Ed Werder reports the Cowboys have held no contract-extension talks with George Pickens.
- The franchise tag is described as a 2026 option at an estimated $28 million if no long-term deal is reached.
- Pickens has 43 receptions for 685 yards and six touchdowns through eight games, boosting projections toward a top-tier receiver contract near $30 million per year.
- Dallas’ defense ranks near the bottom of the league and reported inquiries for Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby were rebuffed, prompting calls like Tim Cowlishaw’s to consider trading Pickens for defensive help.
- Owner Jerry Jones said “any and everything” regarding Pickens has been considered, underscoring internal deliberations without formal negotiations.