Cowboys unlikely to trade George Pickens after failed extension talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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.
- •Dallas did not agree to a contract extension for George Pickens.
- •Pickens will play under a franchise tag worth $27.3 million.
- •Trading Pickens is unlikely due to contract limitations.
- •Cowboys aim to strengthen their offense with Pickens and Lamb.
- •Negotiations for a long-term contract can only resume after the season.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — It just got a lot harder for Cowboys to trade George Pickens
"Dallas seems to be content to keep its standout wide receiver around.
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