Cowboys Add Vet Depth, Wait on Pickens

0:00It's April 27, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with some drama at wide receiver heading into the offseason. They slapped the franchise tag on George Pickens earlier this year, but the young star hasn't inked the deal yet. That means he misses out on voluntary workouts, kicking off in May, leaving the team in a holding pattern. To shore up their receiver room amid the uncertainty, the Cowboys just brought in veteran Marquez Valdez Scantling on a one-year contract. This move adds some proven depth while they wait on Pickens. Fans and analysts see this as a smart hedge, since Valdez Scantling packs serious experience at age 31. He started 68 games, boasts playoff pedigree from two Super Bowl wins with the Kansas City Chiefs, and thrived as a deep threat for. Quarterbacks, like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. Last season, he suited up for 10 games split between the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers, hauling in 14 catches.

1:01Now in Dallas, he set the battle for snaps and could step into a bigger row if Pickens stay sidelined. With workouts looming and the 2026 draft on the horizon, the Cowboys stay flexible, blending youth potential with Vetsavvy to keep there, passing game humming strong.