Summary
George Pickens, a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, is performing well while CeeDee Lamb recovers from injury. The Cowboys face a challenge deciding his contract, as they are already heavily invested in other players. Options include extending Pickens' contract, using a temporary contract method, or trading him.
Key Facts
- George Pickens has replaced CeeDee Lamb as the Cowboys' top receiver while Lamb is injured.
- Pickens has 32 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns this season.
- The Cowboys traded future draft picks to get Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Pickens is in the last year of his rookie contract from 2022.
- There is concern about affording a new contract for Pickens due to existing large contracts with other players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
- Franchise tagging is a short-term option that allows a team to keep a player for one more year at a high salary.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones mentioned financial considerations regarding Pickens' contract.
- There is speculation about whether the Cowboys will trade Pickens to get value before his contract expires.
