Cowboys weigh future as Pickens thrives | JQJO

The Cowboys’ low-cost trade for George Pickens is paying off and complicating the future. Acquired from the Steelers for a 2026 third- and 2027 fifth-rounder, with a 2027 sixth returning, he’s making $3.656 million and has 32 catches, 525 yards and six touchdowns, pacing for career highs. With free agency in March and expectations above $30 million per year, Dallas faces tough choices; the 2026 franchise tag is $23.958 million, which he likely wouldn’t accept. Pickens praises the locker room and prioritizes winning, while Jerry Jones plans to wait on talks and the team’s agent relationship isn’t great.