Cowboys' Draft Day Drama: Pickens' Trade Rumors

0:00On April 23rd, Dallas Cowboys kept a wide open at their pre-drap presser this week, saying their game for anything in tomorrow's first round of. The 2026 NFL Draft. They could stay put at their spot, trade up for a star, slide back for more picks, or even snag a veteran to plug holes right now. No firm plans dropped, just that full flexibility vibe. They also dove into why receiver George Pickens, who they traded for last May when he had just one year left on his deal. Back in early March, Dallas slapped the franchise tag on him to keep control, but vice-president Steven Jones made it crystal clear they're done. Talking long-term extension with Pickens and his agent, Jones noted Pickens hadn't inked that tag yet, which guarantees him $27,300,000 for the season. Fans and media buzzed about potential holdouts, dragging into training camp, putting extra pressure on the squad, already rebuilding. Fast forward 24 hours, and just hours before the draft kicks off, Pickens finally signed

1:01the tender. That move locks in his cash and shows some team spirit, but it also clears the deck for trades since he couldn't be dealt without it. With trade rumors swirling league-wide, looks like Dallas might shot Pickens to dodge summer drama and stack assets for the draft war room. Eyes on how they play their hand starting tonight.