Cowboys' WR Dilemma: Pickens Tag or Trade
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The Dallas Cowboys face a severe salary cap crisis with their top wide receivers, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, both commanding massive contracts. With Jaxon Smith-Njigbas record-breaking deal, Pickens could earn between $30-36 million annually, pushing the teams WR salaries to over $64 million. The fixed NFL cap isnt growing fast enough, leaving no room for other positions. Lambs loyalty is tested as Pickens deal looks more attractive. The deadline for a long-term Pickens contract is July 15, 2026, with the risk of losing him to a team like the 49ers or Chiefs if a deal isnt reached. The Cowboys may consider trading Pickens for cap flexibility, as the market rewrites the rules and they feel the heat first.
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