George Pickens was the exact shot in the arm the Dallas Cowboys needed in 2025. His addition provided their offense a spark as they became one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. The fourth-year wideout built a rapport with Dak Prescott quickly and finished with 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. All of those numbers were career highs for Pickens, and he also led the Cowboys in each category. Despite that success, Pickens wasn’t given a contract extension this offseason. Instead, he enters 2026 playing on the one-year franchise tag . Pickens will make $27.3 million on the tag, but his numbers suggest he should make more. So why didn’t the Cowboys want to extend him? Stephen Jones gave his reason the Cowboys avoided an extension Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens jumps over Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott. | Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images Stephen Jones made his feelings on Pickens clear earlier this offseason.…