Tomlin Questions Cowboys' Pickens Commitment | Dallas Cowboys News

Mike Tomlin’s blunt critique of the Cowboys’ handling of George Pickens is sparking debate: why hasn’t Dallas locked him down long-term after his breakout 2025 season? Despite franchise-tagging him for $27.3M and his career-best stats—93 catches, 1,429 yards, 9 TDs—Pickens remains unsigned beyond this year. Tomlin, now an NBC analyst, contrasts Dallas’ hesitation with Pittsburgh’s track record of nurturing young talent into long-term stars. Pickens himself admitted last fall he didn’t see a future in Pittsburgh, while the Cowboys face mounting pressure to afford both him and CeeDee Lamb. With Schottenheimer returning as OC and all 11 starters back on offense, the team’s future hinges on whether they’ll make the big move before next offseason—or risk losing their top receiver in free agency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17864dc8546a3d5b