Cowboys unlikely to trade George Pickens after failed extension talks

The Dallas Cowboys will keep wide receiver George Pickens for the upcoming 2026 season after failing to reach a contract extension by the deadline. Pickens, who will play under the franchise tag, can only sign a multi-year deal after the regular season. The inability to negotiate a long-term contract greatly reduces the chances of him being traded, as any acquiring team would face limitations under his current one-year contract. The Cowboys aim to utilize the dynamic duo of Pickens and CeeDee Lamb to strengthen their offense this season, particularly after a lackluster defensive performance last year.

• 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — It just got a lot harder for Cowboys to trade George Pickens