Overview

• Jones called Pickens an exemplary teammate and said Dallas now has outstanding cap structure that could support future moves, including a possible deal for the receiver.
• Pickens delivered 8 catches for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 40-40 tie with the Packers and has 21 receptions for 300 yards and 4 scores through four games.
• CeeDee Lamb’s high-ankle sprain has elevated Pickens into a lead role, with Lamb’s Week 5 status uncertain as Dallas manages multiple injuries across the roster.
• Media outlets tie Dallas’ cap flexibility to the Parsons trade and his $186 million extension in Green Bay, which the Cowboys avoided paying.
• Pickens is in the final year of his rookie contract and would be an unrestricted free agent after the season unless re-signed or franchised, with any extension viewed as a developing possibility tied to continued performance and professionalism.