“It’s Just Unfortunate”: Cowboys Legend Admits Frustration Over George Pickens’ Unclear Dallas Future Amid Trade Rumors

After much fuss this offseason regarding George Pickens’ extension, Jerry Jones’ team signed the wide receiver to a franchise tag. But the one-year, fully guaranteed $27.3 million franchise tag puts Jones and Co. on a timer to make a decision on Pickens after the 2026 season. The fact that the Dallas Cowboys still grapple with clarity surrounding Pickens is what led former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant to express his frustration. “I’m not mad if George doesn’t come back,” he wrote on X . “It’s just unfortunate that we can’t figure out what’s happening.