Cowboys make WR move amid George Pickens contract limbo

The Dallas Cowboys and extensive receiver George Pickens are collectively once more, however perhaps not for lengthy. Proprietor and basic supervisor Jerry Jones has Pickens on the franchise tag after inking a one-year, $27.3 million tender, however they do not have a long-term extension. So, what does that imply for the long run?

Jones and the team have made it clear that they do not plan to barter an actual extension for the remainder of the 12 months, and that leaves the Cowboys and Pickens in a sticky state of affairs. At this level, each events must plan for the long run in case they by no means come to a long-term deal. A technique the Cowboys can try this on their finish is by coaching up one other extensive receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb.

On Thursday, the Cowboys made a large receiver transfer, and a few may see it as a solution to put together for a future with out Pickens.

The Cowboys signal UFL gamers, together with a large receiver

In accordance with a report from Todd Archer of ESPN, the Cowboys are signing three UFL gamers: extensive receiver Denzel Mims, cornerback Ameer Velocity and offensive lineman Chris Glaser. The Cowboys, per Archer, additionally moved Matt Hennessy to injured reserve and launched Corey Ballentine and Romello Brinson. That leaves one roster spot open forward of coaching camp.

Mims, in line with the UFL, was chosen by the New York Jets within the second spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft because the 59th general decide. He is clocked 42 catches for 676 yards in 30 NFL video games. So, he brings NFL expertise, not simply enjoying time with the UFL. On the very least, he’ll add extensive receiver depth, which is at all times a great factor.