Overview
- Pickens signed the one-year tender Wednesday, locking in a fully guaranteed $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
- His signature makes him eligible for team workouts and also trade-eligible, though Dallas executives say they have no plans to deal him.
- The Cowboys maintain they are not pursuing a multiyear contract at this time, with the league’s extension window open until July 15.
- The signing followed days of confusion over paperwork and was trailed by reports that Pickens unfollowed the team on Instagram, signaling lingering friction.
- The 25-year-old earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2025 with 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns, putting a strong 2026 season in position to boost his 2027 market.