Stephen Jones discusses potential salary cap challenges for Cowboys receivers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:26 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones addressed the team's future salary cap situation regarding wide receivers during training camp. Jones stated that maintaining two top-market wide receivers is a difficult financial scenario for any organization. He specifically cited CeeDee and George Pickens as players who could present a contract challenge for the team next offseason if both produce successful campaigns. While Pickens has not received a contract extension, he has expressed loyalty to the franchise and stated his desire to help the team improve its recent playoff performance. The Cowboys currently look ahead to the season opener against the New York Giants on September 13 at MetLife Stadium. Despite the team's current positive atmosphere, these comments regarding future payroll constraints arrive just before the start of the regular season.
- •Stephen Jones stated that paying two top-market receivers is a difficult situation for any NFL team.
- •CeeDee and George Pickens were identified as players who could challenge the team's cap space next year.
- •George Pickens is entering the season without a contract extension but remains committed to the team.
- •The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants on September 13 at MetLife Stadium.
- 7:26 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys news: Fans won't love Stephen Jones' wide receiver budgeting comments
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