George Pickens Gets Honest About Future With Cowboys
Once the Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers, it was apparent they could be landing a one-year rental.
After the 2025 NFL season concludes, Pickens will be headed for free agency. Will he be a one-and-done in Dallas? Or will an extension come to life in due time?
It's still too early to tell, but Pickens recently opened up on his contract situation as he prepares for his first full season with the Cowboys, and there is a desire from the young wide receiver to land something long-term from Dallas in the future.
"Most definitely," Pickens told 105.3 The Fan, when asked if he sees the Cowboys as a long-term fit.
#Cowboys George Pickens on 105.3 the Fan when asked if he can see Dallas as his permanent home.
'Most definitely.'
When asked if it makes more sense to talk contract after the season:
'…that's definitely what I want to focus on first…'
(🎥: @1053thefan) pic.twitter.com/LROTaUoM2J — Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) July 28, 2025
"I've watched the team for so long, and the camaraderie. I kind of understand the camaraderie more than I did in Pittsburgh. Even with what you guys do. The Cowboys, like I said, are known for the Super Bowl. If they weren't known for that then no one would care about the Cowboys. They're known for that and then the camaraderie of the people give that same energy, because they also want to see it again. I think I definitely understand it more here, the people more here than I did up there. Because I'm from the south. That's a whole another deal."
Some players in Pickens' position might look to lock in that multi-year extension before entering the final year of their deal. In Pickens' case, he's focused on the upcoming season. The star wideout wants to contribute to a winning situation and expects that the major raise will come with the on-field success.
George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium on October 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium on October 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania."That's definitely what I want to focus on first because money is everywhere," Pickens added. "Money is all over the world. I definitely want to try to help them win, get a Super Bowl, and with the Cowboys being such a big brand that kind of seeps in, you see what I mean? If you just stick to the main thing is the main thing, keep it on the gridiron, how it used to be back in the day? We'll definitely do something special."
Pickens left the Steelers after posting 900 receiving yards and three touchdowns. It was a down year, compared to his sophomore campaign, which included over 1,100 yards and five touchdowns. It was clear that relationships soured between Pickens and key members of the organization, which likely affected his performance.
The young veteran hopes to find consistency with the Cowboys. He landed in Dallas with 48 games under his belt. Pickens caught 174 passes for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns during his run with the Steelers.
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