Jones Signals Cowboys Could Extend George Pickens

George Pickens has emerged as a key offensive bright spot for the Dallas Cowboys after the offseason trade from Pittsburgh, delivering a Week 4 breakout (8 catches, 134 yards, 2 TDs) in the 40-40 tie with Green Bay and totaling roughly 21 catches for 300 yards and four touchdowns early in the season. Pickens stepped up as the No. 1 target with CeeDee Lamb sidelined and has drawn praise from owner Jerry Jones, who called him “an exemplary teammate” and said the team has “outstanding structure” in its cap space that could allow Dallas to pursue a contract extension. Jones cited the Micah Parsons trade and the resulting cap flexibility — reportedly about $32.5 million available — noting that the team has used that room for extensions for DaRon Bland and Tyler Smith and could potentially do the same for Pickens. Pickens is in the final year of his deal and would reach free agency in 2026, and observers warn an extension carries risk given his past volatile behavior. For now, Dallas appears inclined to reward on-field production but will likely wait for a full season of consistent play and sustained off-field stability before committing to a long-term deal.