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The Cowboys will reportedly let George Pickens play out his rookie contract in 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys made a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday morning and now have George Pickens as the newest member of their team. Offensively, they just picked up some serious steam.
Anyone who is aware of what Pickens has been for the Steelers over the last three years knows that there are pros and cons to acquiring him. We discussed those here for anyone interested. One of the biggest factors involved is that Pickens is entering the final year of his contract in 2025.
One could argue that it would be wise for the Cowboys to get ahead of this situation (lol) and get an extension done sooner rather than later. That has not proven to be their style in recent seasons, though.
Another argument is that letting Pickens play out the final year of his deal is the better play. They could address re-signing him after the season, or bet that he could net the team a 2027 compensatory pick if he leaves for a big deal in free agency. According to reports, the Cowboys appear set on letting him playing out the contract before deciding on next steps.
As noted, getting ahead on contracts is not exactly something the Cowboys have shown to be their modus operandi in recent memory. Last year they delayed deals for both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. They are currently negotiating with Micah Parsons. For what it’s worth, 2025 is set to be (as things currently stand) the final year of Parson’s deal as well as DaRon Bland’s deal. While he is not in that exact same situation, Tyler Smith is also eligible for an extension for the first time.
We can now add George Pickens to the players with the fewest amount of sand left in their hourglasses. Ultimately this is a road they are comfortable with and appear ready to go down it with their newest acquisition.
