George Pickens Reportedly Wants to Prove His Worth to Jerry Jones Before Securing a Mammoth Contract

George Pickens intends to perform for the Cowboys before he sits across the negotiation table from Jerry Jones seeking an extension.

George Pickens Reportedly Wants to Prove His Worth to Jerry Jones Before Securing a Mammoth Contract

Jerry Jones and George Pickens (Images via IMAGO)

The 2025-26 season brings new beginnings for George Pickens. After three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he will now be part of the most valuable sports franchise in the world. The shift comes with its set of expectations. Since Pickens has one more year left in his rookie contract, he will soon be eligible for a sizeable extension.

The wide receiver has been a confident young man, seldom hesitating to speak his mind. Which is why it was a possibility that as soon as Pickens made it to Dallas, he might leverage Jerry Jones into offering him a big contract. Fortunately, George Pickens has other things on his mind.

The wide receiver is not interested in contract talks, as per Clarence Hill of All City DLLS. His priority? Show up, and show out. Pickens wants to earn his spot on the Cowboys roster and showcase that he can become a key part of their offense before talking money.

That is a great attitude. As per Hill, Pickens’ primary focus is “to show he’s a top guy this year” who can have an immediate impact on the offense. His arrival is a breather for CeeDee Lamb, who will now get to be paired alongside a reliable receiver. God forbid if Lamb sits out for a few games due to injuries during the season, Pickens will get the opportunity to increase his output and show that he can step up when the team needs him to.

However, on-field performance alone will not suffice. The receiver has a chance to rectify his notorious antics, such as getting into fights, calling out his team and coaches in front of the media, and gaining a negative rap along with hefty penalties. It is a great time to be a wideout in the NFL, with players being rewarded handsomely. All Pickens needs to do is live up to his potential for this season.

George Pickens stands to earn $100+ million at the end of this year

Assuming Pickens stands on business and performs well, he could seek a contract similar to Tee Higgins. So far, through three seasons, the receiver has recorded 1,000+ yards receiving on one occasion. If he can recreate the magic this year, then it would be fair to predict that the Cowboys will offer him a deal between $100 million to $115 million over four years.

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George Pickens (Image via IMAGO)

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a questionable decision by trading away their top receiver. It has been an eventful off-season for the team as it parted ways with their top quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and reliable running back Najee Harris, and now, Pickens.

Pittsburgh added DK Metcalf. His four-year, $132 million deal makes him the top receiver option, and as for the quarterback, the team remains optimistic that Aaron Rodgers will join them shortly. The offense has undergone a major overhaul. It will be interesting to see the direction in which Mike Tomlin takes this team.

As for the Cowboys, Jerry Jones is playing with fire. Pickens is talented, but his short bursts of emotional frustration, which lead to undesirable outcomes, are concerning. Dallas has attempted to add reliable secondary options at the receiver position.

It started with Jonathan Mingo last season, and the latest addition is George Pickens. However, only one of the two will be hoping for Jerry Jones to sign a sizeable cheque next summer. If Dallas is not satisfied with Pickens’ performance, they can trade him. It is unlikely that Jerry Jones would cut him because he gave up two draft picks to bring him to Arlington, Texas.

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