George Pickens noncommittal on future with Cowboys after '25 - ESPN

FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens' start to his first season with the Dallas Cowboys has many wondering whether he would want to remain with the organization after 2025.

«I wouldn't mind it,» Pickens said Wednesday. «The guys in the locker room are super cool. The energy is great. But, like I've said, I always want to showcase my talents, most definitely.»

Pickens, acquired in a trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May, is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. Pickens has 32 catches for 525 yards, and he has scored six touchdowns over the past five games. His six touchdowns are a career high, and if he scores again Sunday against the Washington Commanders, he would become the first Dallas wideout with a receiving touchdown in six straight games since Terrell Owens in 2007.

Pickens and Amari Cooper are the only Cowboys receivers to record at least 500 receiving yards and six touchdowns in their first six games with the Cowboys.

Asked whether the looming contract situation makes him nervous, Pickens said, «I probably wouldn't say all that because I'm definitely in the middle of the season, so I'm not fully, fully thinking about it. I kind of just want to keep going and see how far we can get as far as the playoffs and things like that.»

Cowboys Pro Bowl receiver CeeDee Lamb makes $34 million a year. Lamb has missed the past three games with a high left ankle sprain but is expected to return Sunday against the Commanders. He was listed as limited Wednesday.

Asked what he needs to see from Lamb in order for him to play Sunday, coach Brian Schottenheimer said, «Yeah, if he's breathing, I'd feel pretty good.… Honestly. Nah, I mean CeeDee knows how to play football. If he runs around and catches a pass or