Cowboys Face Tough Choices with Pickens' Contract
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The Dallas Cowboys are grappling with a significant financial dilemma regarding wide receiver George Pickens. With CeeDee Lamb already earning $34 million per year, the team recently applied the franchise tag to Pickens, committing $27.3 million in 2026. However, a new contract for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, worth $168.8 million over four years, has set a new benchmark for wide receivers. Pickens, who had a breakout year in 2026, is expected to push for a $35 million per season deal, potentially surpassing Lambs earnings. This would leave the Cowboys with a staggering $129 million commitment to their top three players, consuming over a third of the salary cap. The team may consider tagging Pickens again or risk a holdout or trade if long-term talks falter, presenting challenging decisions ahead.
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