Overview
- Jones said he is "looking forward to getting things worked out so George can be a Cowboy a long time," with confidence the team can meet fair-market value.
- CeeDee Lamb told The Dan Patrick Show he would restructure his four-year, $136 million contract if needed to help retain Pickens.
- Dallas is projected to be over the 2026 salary cap, and the wide receiver franchise tag is estimated near $28 million as a likely short-term mechanism.
- Pro Bowl week featured public recruiting from rival players, including Packers figures such as Micah Parsons and Jordan Love, signaling strong outside interest.
- Reporting this week indicated no formal talks with agent David Mulugheta had begun, even as Dak Prescott called keeping Pickens "vital" for the offense.