Overview
- The Cowboys have not held contract discussions with Pickens’ agent, with a franchise tag projected near $28–28.8 million available when the window opens Feb. 17.
- CeeDee Lamb said he would be unconcerned if Pickens’ next contract surpasses his own and emphasized that Pickens should be paid what he deserves.
- Dak Prescott has publicly urged Jerry Jones to secure a new deal for Pickens this offseason.
- Lamb said multiple players tried to recruit Pickens at the Pro Bowl, naming Micah Parsons and Kiesean Nixon and pointing to Green Bay interest, while insisting, “They’re not getting him.”
- Pickens has indicated he is willing to stay on the right terms after a 2025 season with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.