Overview
- Ed Werder reported Dallas has had no contract discussions with George Pickens, with one week remaining before the NFL trade deadline.
- Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw argued the team should trade Pickens to prioritize fixing a defense that ranks 31st in yards and points allowed.
- Cowlishaw contends re-signing Pickens could approach $30 million per year, a challenging outlay after major deals for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
- Werder noted a franchise tag remains an option, projected to cost about $28 million for 2026.
- Pickens has delivered 43 receptions for 685 yards and six touchdowns through eight weeks; Dallas acquired him for a 2026 third-round pick and a pick swap, and dealing him now could forfeit a potential 2027 third-round compensatory pick if he departs in free agency.