Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Lays Out 2026 Expectations for George Pickens
Summary
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team will use the 2026 season to see if wide receiver George Pickens deserves a long-term contract. Pickens will play next season on a $27.3 million franchise tag, which is a big pay raise from last year, after a strong 2023 season.Key Facts
- Jerry Jones said the Cowboys expect Pickens to perform better early and throughout the 2026 season.
- The Cowboys are treating 2026 as a test to decide if Pickens is worth a long-term deal.
- Pickens had 93 catches, 1,493 yards, and 9 touchdowns last year.
- Pickens will earn $27.3 million next season under the franchise tag.
- This pay is much higher than his $3.65 million salary in 2023.
- There were mixed reports about the Cowboys’ interest in signing Pickens to an extension before this clarification.
- Jones said the team got Pickens despite some questions about his long-term fit.
- Pickens' performance next season will help answer those long-term questions.
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