"The Cowboys and Williams are aiming for a multiyear agreement, per Harris. That may be more realistic than a long-term arrangement with Pickens, who will be the No. 1 receiver available if he reaches the open market. After the former Steeler ranked top 10 in the NFL in receptions (93; eighth), yards (1,429; third) and touchdowns (nine; eighth) in his first season as a Cowboy, a contract worth upward of $30MM per year may be in the offing."
"The Cowboys, who must address a defense that ranked among the dregs of the league this season, already have a lot of money tied up in wideout CeeDee Lamb. With Lamb making $34MM per annum, the Cowboys may be hesitant or unable to authorize a second mega-contract for a receiver. If a multiyear pact isn't in the cards in the coming weeks, they'll have the option of slapping the less expensive franchise tag on Pickens by March 3 (he'll turn 25 the next day)."
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens and running back Javonte Williams were top performers on one of the NFL's most prolific offenses in 2025. Both players will approach free agency in a few weeks and the Cowboys want to retain them. COO Stephen Jones confirmed interest in keeping Pickens and Williams, and the team has had talks with Williams' camp while not yet meeting Pickens' camp. Cowboys aim for a multiyear deal with Williams; a multiyear contract for Pickens may be unlikely given salary-cap allocation to CeeDee Lamb. The team could use the franchise tag on Pickens around March 3 to retain options.
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