George Pickens “wouldn’t mind” staying with Cowboys long term – Charean Williams, PFT

Pickens is flourishing in Dallas, but his future with the franchise is up in the air.

Pickens, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, has seen the price of his next contract rise. He is expected to get more than $30 million per season.

The Cowboys may or may not be able to afford to keep him.

The franchise tag is expected to be $23.958 million for 2026, and Pickens likely would not want to play on the tag.

Pickens has found his home for this season, but his future is uncertain.

“I wouldn’t mind [staying in Dallas],” Pickens said Wednesday, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. “The guys in the locker room are super cool; the energy’s great. But like I said, I always want to

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