Dallas Cowboys George Pickens Hints at Desire to Stay With After Pro Bowl Nod

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, fresh off earning his first career Pro Bowl selection, has given fans a reason to be optimistic about his future with the team. As he approaches a pivotal offseason, the breakout star hinted at his desire to remain in Dallas, citing the organization’s unique culture as a major factor.

A Breakout Season and a Big Decision For The Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys’ decision to trade a third-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Pickens has paid massive dividends. In a career year, Pickens has established himself as a premier pass-catcher, ranking among the league leaders with 88 receptions (eighth), 1,342 receiving yards (third), and nine touchdowns (seventh). His performance was especially crucial in keeping the offense afloat when fellow star CeeDee Lamb was sidelined with an injury earlier in the season.

This Pro Bowl-caliber performance comes at a critical time. George Pickens is entering the final year of his contract, leaving the Cowboys with a significant decision to make this offseason. Dallas can secure him with a long-term, blockbuster extension, utilize the franchise tag for one year, or risk letting him test the open market in free agency.

“The Culture Here Is Just a Little Different”

When speaking with the media after the Pro Bowl announcement, Pickens acknowledged that the honor will undoubtedly boost his value but indicated that contract talks can wait until the offseason. Instead, he focused on finishing the current season on a high note.

More importantly for Cowboys fans, he spoke glowingly about his experience in Dallas and what might entice him to stay.

“Definitely, like I always said, the guys here, I feel like, you can’t get that everywhere,” Pickens explained. “I kind of been at other places, top 30 visits when I was coming out in pre-draft, the guys here and the culture here is just a little different.”

Final Thoughts

This praise for the locker room and team environment suggests that his decision may not be based purely on finances. The bond he has formed with his teammates could play a crucial role in upcoming negotiations. As the Cowboys prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, the front office faces the challenging but welcome task of finding a way to keep its dynamic receiving duo of Lamb and Pickens together for the foreseeable future.