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Pickens is playing on the one-year franchise tag ($27.3 million), and a second tag next offseason would cost Dallas about $32.8 million. That's a problem... Solak estimates Pickens would command north of $33 million per year, worryingly close to the $34 million CeeDee Lamb makes.
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Pickens' $33M+ extension demand could force Cowboys to trade him due to cap pressure.

Pickens' contract situation creates significant salary cap pressure for Dallas. Playing on a one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million, a second tag would cost $32.8 million. Solak estimates Pickens would command north of $33 million per year—worryingly close to CeeDee Lamb's $34 million salary. Combined with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. seeking $30+ million annually and the Cowboys having only one franchise tag available, this dynamic could force Dallas to trade Pickens to manage cap constraints.

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