"Acquired along with a 2027 sixth-round pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round selection, all Pickens did was put up career highs in catches (93), yards, (1,429) and touchdowns (nine) while playing every game and being named to the Pro Bowl for the first time and earning second-team All-Pro honors."
"Pickens, 24, had five games with more than 100 yards receiving, including two that came when CeeDee Lamb was out of the lineup because of a high ankle sprain. Pickens set a franchise record with five games of at least 130 yards receiving and a touchdown catch."
"The Cowboys signed Lamb to an extension in 2024 that pays him $34 million annually and included $100 million in guaranteed money. While the Cowboys could match or even exceed Lamb's numbers, they might be reluctant to do so for long-term cap issues and how they want to build their roster."
The Dallas Cowboys plan to place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, securing his rights through 2026 with a guaranteed $28 million salary. The team met with Pickens' representatives at the NFL scouting combine to discuss potential long-term arrangements. Pickens had an exceptional first season with Dallas, recording career highs of 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns while earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors. He demonstrated five games exceeding 100 receiving yards and set a franchise record with five games of at least 130 yards and a touchdown. Pickens and quarterback Dak Prescott developed immediate chemistry. However, negotiating a long-term extension may prove challenging given the Cowboys' existing commitment to CeeDee Lamb's $34 million annual contract.
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