NFL Execs Unimpressed with Cowboys' Offseason Moves

0:00On April 3rd, rival NFL executives are straight-up unimpressed with the Dallas Cowboys' off-season move so far. Multiple bosses told the Athletics Mike Sando, they're not feeling the trades or signings. The Cowboys' top plays include franchise tagging wide receiver George Pickens, grabbing edge-rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers, and shipping defensive tackle, Osa Odi Hizua to the San Francisco 49ers. Rashan Gary dropped a good buy post on Instagram to the Packers back in early March, then deleted it. Ten days later, he got traded to Dallas after taking a pay cut. He put up 7.5 sacks in each of his last two seasons, which could juice a Cowboys' pass rush that ranked 19th last year with just. 35 total sacks Those execs see the moves as underwhelming, and questions are piling up around Pickens' future. The Cowboys have until July 15th to lock in a long-term deal, or it's a one-year tag at $27.3 million.

1:00Owner Jerry Jones talks big about long-term plans, but reports say no multi-year talks yet, and they're not sure if Pickens shows for off-season workouts. Cap Space is getting tied to, with over $88 million committed in 2026 for Dak Prescott, Quinn and Williams, and CD. Lamb, slapping that tag on Pickens' squeezes room for more adds even further. That makes nailing their 8 draft picks crucial, especially at number 12 and number 20, when the first round hits April 23rd in. Pittsburgh, Dallas needs to turn those spots into real help to quiet the doubters.