Overview
- Pickens, who broke out with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last year, signed the one-year tender Thursday for $27.3 million fully guaranteed.
- The signing came after Stephen Jones said Wednesday that Dallas had halted extension talks and would have Pickens play on the tag in 2026.
- With the tender signed, Pickens becomes trade-eligible, though NFL Network reported the Cowboys have no plans to deal him at this time.
- Reporters noted he could sit out until Week 10 and still earn an accrued season, a CBA option that would keep him on track for 2027 free agency.
- Dallas holds first-round picks No. 12 and No. 20 and has evaluated wideouts such as Jordyn Tyson as it weighs costs alongside CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott.