George Pickens: Cowboys' Offense Star, Contract Talks Stall

0:00On April 14, George Pickens lit up the field for the Cowboys last season, hauling in 93 catches for $1,429, yards and nine touchdowns. That put him third in the league for receiving yards, eighth in receptions, and earned him his first Pro Bowl nod plus second team all pro honors at. Just 25 years old. The Cowboys offense exploded under him, ranking second league-wide with 6,063 total yards and seventh in scoring it. 471 points, but a weak defense dragged him to a seven-win nine-loss one-tie record, keeping them out of the playoffs. Dallas Tag pickens with the franchise tag, locking him in for about $27 million in 2026 while they beefed up the. Defense with new guys like Ed's Russia-Rushan Gary and safety Jalen Thompson. Still, extension talks hit a wall. Team owner Jerry Jones shut down questions at the NFL meetings in Phoenix, saying they're just not commenting on negotiations right now.

1:01Meanwhile, Cowboys legend Emmett Smith jumped in with advice for Pickens to grab the one-year deal and stick around. Smith knows the value of that offense better than most after his 13 years and three Super Bowls with Dallas. Fans are crossing fingers for a long-term pact to fuel a real Super Bowl run and end that 30-year drought.