What happened: Dallas Cowboys have signed wide receiver George Pickens to a one-year, $27.3 million fully guaranteed contract, according to RapSheet. The deal covers the 2026 NFL season, after Pickens was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason. He positions for a bigger contract in 2027 free agency.
Why it matters: Pairing Pickens with CeeDee Lamb supercharges Cowboys' passing attack, elevating NFC East contenders. Move signals aggressive roster build ahead of 2026 campaign.
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What to watch: Monitor Pickens' chemistry with Dak Prescott in OTAs; Cowboys' draft strategy at No. 12 pick.