Cowboys Have No Contract Talks with George Pickens Amid Trade Deadline Speculation

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, acquired for a 2026 third-round and 2027 fifth-round pick, is in the final year of his contract, earning $3.656 million this season. Despite his value, the Cowboys have not engaged in extension talks, with Pickens projected to command over $30 million annually on the open market or a $28 million franchise tag. Given their 3-4-1 record and struggles on defense (31st in total defense and points allowed), the team is reportedly considering trading Pickens before Tuesday's deadline to potentially gain more than compensatory picks, according to Ed Werder of ESPN.