"Dallas traded for Pickens following last year's draft, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers their third-round pick in this year's draft. Pickens played very well for the Cowboys and arguably earned a market rate deal."
"The market for NFL wide receivers is hovering around $40M per year, and Dallas placed the franchise tag on Pickens earlier this offseason, with a value just south of $28M for the 2026 season."
"The 'nowhere' that Schefter is describing is obviously with regards to a long-term extension. The Cowboys took care of a different long-term deal earlier this week by finally inking kicker Brandon Aubrey to one."
The Dallas Cowboys face a dilemma in the NFL draft, potentially needing to select offensive players if defensive options are limited. Taking the best player available, like CeeDee Lamb, could be more beneficial than forcing a defensive pick. Currently, the Cowboys are in a precarious position with wide receiver George Pickens, having traded for him and placed a franchise tag worth nearly $28M for the 2026 season. However, they have not made progress on a long-term extension, raising concerns about their approach to contract negotiations.
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