Cowboys Face Pressure in WR Market

0:00On March 23rd, the Seattle Seahawks just locked out wide receiver Jackson Smith and Jigba with a 4-year deal worth 168.6 million dollars. The biggest ever for a receiver in NFL history. This comes one month before the 2026 draft, where the Dallas Cowboys hold two first round picks and need defensive help. Growing up a Cowboys fan in Rockwall, Smith and Jigba's move sets a new bar at 42.1 million per year after his offensive player of year season. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have their own star wide out. George Pickens on a franchise tag worth 27.3 million for next year. He posted a career high 1,429 receiving yards, second only to Smith and Jigba's league, leading 1,600. 21. Dallas wants him back long term, just like CDLAM, who's 34 million average now ranks fourth among receivers. Fans are getting restless with the Cowboys' slow free agency approach,

1:00sitting on 17.5 million in cap space. It echoes last year's drama with Ed rusher Michael Parsons, whose delayed extension led to a trade to Green Bay for 46.5 million, annually after Tempers flared. This latest deal ramps up pressure on owner Jerry Jones, nudging him toward action before the July 15 deadline. Pickens' camp could push for over 35 million using the fresh market as leverage, while the team eyes extensions for players like Kicker, Brandon Aubrey too. As the Cowboys discuss trades for Pro Bowl linebackers to shore of defense before the draft, the wide receiver market keeps climbing, leaving Dallas, to decide how much to pay to keep their stars from walking.