{
  "id": 12684425,
  "title": "Jerry Jones Remains Quiet on George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr Contracts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/jerry-jones-remains-quiet-on-george-pickens-joey-porter-jr-contracts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:26:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/jerry-jones-remains-quiet-on-george-pickens-joey-porter-jr-contracts-12537457"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys have been actively seeking out stars from the Pittsburgh Steelers who need new contracts negotiated. Last year, the Cowboys signed wide receiver George Pickens, and the trade proved successful for Dallas. However, throughout the 2025 season, there was uncertainty about Pickens' future as he was playing on the final year of his rookie contract. The team decided to place a one-year franchise tag on him this offseason, leaving his future in Dallas uncertain. Last week, the Cowboys also traded for cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was not pleased with the Steelers' contract offer. Porter is now on a rookie deal with Dallas and hopes for a better offer from his new team. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has not always addressed contract situations with his players, and he appears to be taking the same approach this season. When asked about discussing Pickens and Porter's contracts with them during the season, Jones stated, \"We don’t even have to in any way. We have great agreements. The agreements are in place so that I don’t even have to talk about a question like that.\" He emphasized that he is not concerned about the question but assured that everything regarding their business is settled. It seems that Pickens and Porter won't know about their future until the 2026 season is over. Despite this, both players remain hopeful that Jones will provide them with what they desire in terms of contract extensions. Pickens has not been as impactful on the field this season, with 225 yards and no touchdowns from 18 catches, while CeeDee Lamb has more than doubled his catches and yards, scoring four touchdowns. Porter made his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans, registering no stats. He missed the first three games due to a back issue but was ready to play immediately after joining the Cowboys. Jones is known for being hesitant when it comes to contract discussions, and it remains to be seen how open he will be to extensions during the offseason, potentially depending on the Cowboys' performance and whether they make the playoffs.",
  "summary": "Both George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. are playing on their last years of their respective contracts this season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cowboys owner Jerry Jones avoids discussing George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr.'s contracts.",
    "Pickens and Porter uncertain about future after 2025 season.",
    "Jones' reluctance to address contracts continues despite team's performance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}