| Date | News |
| 4/09/26 | NFL contract negotiator predicts how George Pickens, Cowboys saga will end. A report from before the Easter holiday suggested that wide receiver George Pickens may stay away from the Dallas Cowboys throughout the offseason program after his rights were retained via the franchise tag worth around $27.3M for the 2026 season. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_contra... |
| 4/09/26 | NFL contract negotiator predicts how George Pickens, Cowboys saga will end. A report from before the Easter holiday suggested that wide receiver George Pickens may stay away from the Dallas Cowboys throughout the offseason program after his rights were retained via the franchise tag worth around $27.3M for the 2026 season. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_contra... |
| 4/08/26 | ‘I’m On That’: Joey Porter Jr. Can’t Wait To Play George Pickens One Day (Though He’ll Have To Wait). George Pickens helped baptize Joey Porter Jr. into the NFL brotherhood in a trial by fire. He’s ready to face him for the first time as an opponent, though he’ll have to wait. The Steelers traded Pickens to the Cowboys last year, but the two teams don’t play this season. In fact, they’re not guaranteed […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/im-on-that-joey-... |
| 4/04/26 | Cowboys Legend Michael Irvin Warns Jerry Jones’ Drama With George Pickens Puts Star WR’s Future at Risk. Michael Irvin warns Jerry Jones that his public feud with George Pickens' agent could push the star receiver out of Dallas. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/michael-irvin-j... |
| 4/03/26 | Nick Wright Calls Out Cowboys’ Media for Ignoring Jerry Jones’ ‘Ridiculous’ Comments on George Pickens. Nick Wright heavily criticizes Jerry Jones' direct contract negotiations with George Pickens for threatening the agent's "3%" cut. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nick-wright-jer... |
| 4/02/26 | Cowboys get advice about what they should prioritize amid George Pickens saga. Aside from the defensive concerns, the Cowboys must also figure out wide receiver George Pickens' contract situation. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_ge... |
| 4/01/26 | Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Wants George Pickens To Drop His Agent Ahead Of Contract Talks. The Steelers traded WR George Pickens to the Cowboys last year, and now Jerry Jones wants to re-sign him—directly. As is his wont, the longtime Dallas owner likes to speak directly with players about their contracts. There are very serious questions regarding what rules he might be violating. But it doesn’t stop him from doing […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/cowboys-jerry-jo... |
| 4/01/26 | Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Wants George Pickens To Drop His Agent Ahead Of Contract Talks. The Steelers traded WR George Pickens to the Cowboys last year, and now Jerry Jones wants to re-sign him—directly. As is his wont, the longtime Dallas owner likes to speak directly with players about their contracts. There are very serious questions regarding what rules he might be violating. But it doesn’t stop him from doing […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/04/cowboys-jerry-jo... |
| 3/31/26 | Emmanuel Acho Rips Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones for Mishandling George Pickens’ Contract Situation. Emmanuel Acho blasts Jerry Jones for mishandling George Pickens' contract, warning of a repeat of the Micah Parsons disaster. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jerry-jones-geo... |
| 3/31/26 | Adam Schefter Shares Concerning Update on Cowboys WR George Pickens’ Offseason Involvement. Adam Schefter shares a concerning update on George Pickens as the star WR remains away from the Dallas Cowboys' facility. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/george-pickens-... |
| 3/31/26 | Cowboys' Stephen Jones sends message to George Pickens about playing on franchise tag. Are the Cowboys headed toward more contract drama with a key player? Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_st... |
| 3/30/26 | Cowboys unsure on Pickens' offseason attendance. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer does not have assurances that franchise-tagged receiver George Pickens will be in attendance for the team's offseason program. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48348124/cowbo... |
| 3/27/26 | Cowboys writers address team's mentality about George Pickens contract situation. For a Thursday mailbag, Patrik Walker and Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' website seemed to say plenty about the team's mentality regarding the Pickens situation. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_wr... |
| 3/25/26 | George Pickens situation has changed again after Jaxon Smith-Njigba deal. Are the Cowboys in for yet another drawn out contract dispute with a key player? Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/george_pic... |
| 3/24/26 | Albert Breer Doubts George Pickens’ Chances of Securing Contract Extension in 2026. The situation surrounding George Pickens is starting to get complicated. The production is not in question, and neither is his place in the wide receiver market. What remains unsettled is whether the Dallas Cowboys are ready to commit. One NFL insider is not convinced they will. Why Albert Breer Believes George Pickens Will Play 2026 […] Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/albert-breer-ge... |
| 3/23/26 | Jonathan Jones Details George Pickens’ Projected Contract Value After Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Extension. NFL insider Jonathan Jones details George Pickens' projected contract value and how it could complicate the Cowboys' future. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/george-pickens-... |
| 3/20/26 | Cowboys' Jerry Jones may make an unexpected decision about George Pickens. Things have been oddly quiet on the George Pickens front, and the lack of progress sometimes speaks volumes. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_je... |
| 3/20/26 | Cowboys' Jerry Jones may make an unexpected decision about George Pickens. Things have been oddly quiet on the George Pickens front, and the lack of progress sometimes speaks volumes. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_je... |
| 3/04/26 | NFL Insider Breaks Down Why Cowboys Won’t Give George Pickens a Contract Extension After Franchise Tag. The Cowboys retained George Pickens after his excellent 2025 season, but he's unlikely to sign a long-term contract in 2026. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cowboys-george-... |
| 3/04/26 | Have Cowboys already made final George Pickens decision after using franchise tag?. It sounds as though the Cowboys know how they want to handle Pickens' situation heading into the season. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/have_cowbo... |