Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones announced that the team will not negotiate a long-term contract extension with wide receiver George Pickens. Set to play the 2026 season under a $27.3 million franchise tag, this decision has led to speculation about Pickens' future with the team. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky weighed in, stating that the Cowboys may consider drafting a new wide receiver if prospects like Jordan Tyson from Arizona State or Carnell Tate from Ohio State are available at the 12th overall pick. Orlovsky highlighted that it is financially challenging for the Cowboys to retain both Pickens and fellow receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is expected to earn $46.2 million in 2027. He suggested that if the Cowboys can secure a second-round pick for Pickens, they should pursue it, naming potential trade destinations such as the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots. Meanwhile, sports analyst Skip Bayless expressed concerns about the implications of Pickens playing under the franchise tag, suggesting it could lead to tension within the team. In the previous season, Pickens demonstrated his talent with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns.