Stephen Jones questions long-term future of Cowboys receiving duo

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Stephen Jones questions long-term future of Cowboys receiving duo
Summary

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones expressed uncertainty regarding the team’s ability to retain wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens beyond the upcoming season. While the team secured both players for the 2026 campaign, Jones noted the financial difficulty of paying two top-market salaries at the receiver position. Lamb is currently under contract through 2028, while Pickens is playing this year under the franchise tag. The organization has no current plans to offer Pickens a long-term extension. The front office expects high performance from both players as the team pursues its first championship since 1996.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Stephen Jones cited the difficulty of paying two receivers at the top of the market.
  • CeeDee Lamb remains under contract with the Cowboys through the 2028 season.
  • George Pickens is playing the 2026 season under the franchise tag.
  • Pickens recorded 93 catches and 1,429 receiving yards during the 2025 season.
Latest Updates
  • 2:03 PMYahoo SportsStephen Jones casts doubt on Cowboys keeping CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens long-term
What they're saying
"

The Cowboys have one of the best WR duos in the NFL, but Stephen Jones isn't sure Dallas can keep both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens long-term.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days