Overview
- Dallas has held internal discussions about a long-term deal for George Pickens, with evaluations of how other teams fund multiple top receivers, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
- Jerry Jones praised Pickens’ impact and said the club anticipated needing room to pay a second high-end receiver, while adding there is “no reason to” or “not to” do a deal right now because the timing may not be right.
- Pickens has 36 receptions for 607 yards and six touchdowns through seven games, production that has strengthened his market leverage in his contract year.
- Jones rejected the idea that agent David Mulugheta, who also represents Micah Parsons, has influenced Dallas’ decisions, saying the agent had “almost zero” impact.
- Reporting indicates the Cowboys are unlikely to finalize terms until after the season as they balance Pickens’ potential price with existing commitments, and Pickens has said he would be open to re-signing.