The Dallas Cowboys have a busy offseason ahead, with one of the biggest tasks being a contract extension for Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens.
#DallasCowboys brass have yet to meet with WR George Pickens or his agent at this point of the offseason. “Certainly, we want George to be back here in Dallas, and we’ll go from there,” Cowboys VP Stephen Jones said. (H/T @NickHarrisFWST) pic.twitter.com/zIZhABjlV8
— The Cowboys Network (@TheCowboysNet) January 28, 2026
Pickens’ redemption story in Dallas has been one that Cowboys fans would love to see continue in Big D for the foreseeable future. They aren’t the only ones who feel this way, as the Jones family has made it clear they’d like to bring Pickens back on a long-term extension. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones was in Mobile, Alabama, this week for the Senior Bowl and talked about the Cowboys’ offseason and free agency coming up around the corner.
“Obviously, there’s guys that we want to keep from last year,” Jones said. “Whether it’s George Pickens or it’s Javonte [Williams], those are all guys that play into the free agency picture.”
“We won’t get into any details right now,” Jones continued. “Certainly, we want George to be back here in Dallas, and we’ll go from there.”
While Jones refused to go into great detail about plans for Pickens, it’s clear Dallas wants him back in the fold after being named to his first Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro. There were plenty of question marks attached to Pickens when the Cowboys acquired him. This season in Dallas proved that he could stay focused on football and put all doubts to rest.
In his first season in Dallas, Pickens led the team with 93 receptions, 1,429 and 9 touchdowns, which were all career highs. Alongside fellow wideout CeeDee Lamb, catching passes from quarterback Dak Prescott, the Cowboys produced one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. Dallas ranked second in total yards (391.9) and seventh in points (27.7). They also finished second in the league in passing yards (266.3) per game.
Dallas allowing Pickens to get away after the best season of his career would be shocking, even if they cannot come to terms on a new long-term deal. The Cowboys have the franchise tag in their back pocket and can use that as a way to buy more time in working out a new contract with Pickens if needed.
