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Pickens Poised for Big Payday | NFL News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
George Pickens exploded onto the scene in 2025, stepping into the No. 1 receiver role after CeeDee Lamb’s injury and leading the Cowboys in every major receiving category with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and 9 touchdowns—all career highs. Despite his stellar play, Dallas is holding off on a long-term deal, opting for the franchise tag while Pickens pushes for contract security and a big payday in 2027 free agency. With continuity, chemistry with Dak Prescott, and a chip on his shoulder, Pickens is primed for even bigger things in 2026—and could be looking at a $40M/year contract. The question now? Will Dallas pay up, or will he hit the open market? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a6613edf2e4982a