George Pickens' future with Cowboys uncertain after recent contract extensions

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is expected to have his final season with the team in 2026, as indicated by his franchise tag situation. Recently, the market for wide receivers has risen sharply, highlighted by significant contract extensions for Zay Flowers and Drake London, both of whom have surpassed Pickens' performance metrics. Currently, Pickens is set to earn $27.298 million fully guaranteed this season, following a career year with 1,429 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns in 2025. The Cowboys face critical decisions on whether to prioritize extending Pickens or other All-Pro players like CeeDee Lamb and Quinnen Williams next offseason.

• 6:22 PMCBS NFL — George Pickens' 2026 season likely to be his Cowboys swan song after Zay Flowers, Drake London contracts