Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens said last week that he saw a “ great opportunity ” to show up for quarterback Dak Prescott and the rest of the team in CeeDee Lamb’s absence.
Pickens made the most of it against the Packers on Sunday night. He had eight catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns in the 40-40 tie, and he now has 21 catches for 300 yards and four touchdowns in his first four games with the team.
During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was asked if Pickens’ production with Lamb out is going to be a major factor in talks about extending his stay in Dallas beyond this season. Jones said that wasn’t the case, but acknowledged there were questions about the wideout’s fit as a teammate after his time in Pittsburgh.
“He’s an exemplary