# Pickens Poised for Big Payday | NFL News

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Podcast: [NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nfl-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438471)
Published: 2026-07-18T12:03:11+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0a6613edf2e4982a

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