Cowboys' Pickens has telling response to question about contract

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens. Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Cowboys WR George Pickens has telling response to question about contract

By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 30, 2025 6:48 PM ET

George Pickens is having an outstanding first season with the Dallas Cowboys, and the career-best pace has come at a time when he is preparing for potential free agency. Is it possible the star wide receiver could sign an extension before he gets to that point?

Pickens says that is up to his boss.

Pickens, who was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, is in the final season of his rookie contract. He was asked on Thursday if he would consider signing a new deal with the Cowboys before he becomes a free agent after the season. He had a noteworthy response.

"That’s kinda up to what (Jerry Jones) wants to do. All I can do is perform at my best," Pickens said.

Cowboys WR George Pickens on if he’d like to get a new contract done now or wait until the offseason: “That’s kinda up to what (Jerry Jones) wants to do. All I can do is perform at my best.”

Pickens said there have not been any discussions yet. pic.twitter.com/XJJY2hi5Eo
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George Pickens has earned No. 1 wideout money

Pickens has 685 receiving yards through the first eight weeks of the season, which ranks third in the NFL. His six touchdown catches are already the most of his four-year career.

CeeDee Lamb missed several games this season with an ankle injury, and Pickens showed during that time that he is more than capable of being the featured wideout in a quality offense. That should go a long way toward setting his market, whether he re-signs with the Cowboys or becomes a free agent.

With Lamb making an average of $34M per year, the Cowboys probably cannot afford to keep Pickens. For now, the 24-year-old is at least giving off the impression that he is open to the possibility. He also suggested recently that money is not the most important thing to him with his next contract, which could keep Dallas in the running.

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