Cowboys Face Tough Pickens: Lamb's Shadow, Diggs' Injuries

0:00On April 2nd, Dallas Cowboys slapped the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens back in February, locking him in for another year at $27,300,000. They got until July 15th to hammer out a long-term deal, or he plays under that tag. Marcus blowing up for receivers, though, with CD-LAM averaging $34,000,000 a year, and guys like Jackson Smith and Jigba topping $40,000,000. Adam Schefter called it a tough spot on ESPN, saying the Cowboys won't pay Pickens more than LAM, and they're nowhere near a deal right now. Jerry Jones is playing a cautious after getting burned before. Remember cornerback Travon Digs? They gave him a five-year, $97,000,000 extension in 2023, but injuries piled up. ACLT, groin issue, even. Concussions leading to his waiver last December. Pickens came over in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers last off season and lit it up with 93 catches, 1,400, 29 yards, 3rd best in the league, and 9 touchdowns.

1:06Negotiations look messy ahead, with rising costs on one side and past scars on the other, so expect some drama before training camp hits.