Overview

• Pickens delivered 8 catches for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 40-40 tie with the Packers, his first major showcase in Dallas.
• Jones praised Pickens as an exemplary teammate with strong preparation during his 105.3 The Fan appearance.
• Jones said Dallas now has the cap structure to act, with Spotrac listing about $32.5 million in space after moves that included trading Micah Parsons.
• Pickens is in the final season of his rookie contract and joined the Cowboys via an offseason trade from the Steelers.
• Pittsburgh’s decision to move him has been framed around maturity concerns and confidence in DK Metcalf, with Patrick Peterson saying the team will not miss Pickens.