Cowboys discussed George Pickens' future with his agent
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Key Points:
- The Dallas Cowboys confirmed they will not engage in contract negotiations with franchise-tagged wide receiver George Pickens in 2026, following a professional and cordial discussion with his agent, David Mulugheta.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones communicated their decision to Mulugheta, emphasizing the challenges of managing salary caps with multiple top-paid receivers and other key players like their quarterback.
- The Cowboys placed a $27.3 million franchise tag on Pickens in March to retain him but cited his relative newness to the team and salary cap considerations as reasons for not pursuing a long-term deal immediately.
- The team recently traded linebacker Micah Parsons after failing to agree on a long-term contract, highlighting their cautious approach to high-value contracts amid salary cap constraints.
- The Cowboys may consider drafting a wide receiver with the 12th overall pick in the upcoming draft, signaling potential changes to their receiving corps.
