​Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys are once again one of the most talked about teams in the league. Some believe they could be a legitimate Super Bowl contender, while others are expecting another season of disappointment.Offensively, the Cowboys have one of the most talented units in the NFL. With Dak Prescott leading the way, they will always have a dangerous passing game. Having both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to throw to makes them even more dangerous.Dallas is heading into what could be its final season with Pickens. Jerry Jones opted to not give a long-term extension during the offseason. Instead, he placed the franchise tag on the budding star wide receiver.Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn ImagesThere is still a chance that the Cowboys could work out a long-term deal with Pickens. But, for now, his future is very much uncertain.Keeping that in mind, Pickens has received a head-turning update entering the 2026 campaign.Dallas Cowboys Star George Pickens Handed Head-Turning UpdateLast season, the 25-year-old wide receiver had a breakout year. He looked the part of a No. 1 wideout. Pickens racked up 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games played.Prior to Dallas facing off against the NFC East rival New York Giants in Week 1, The Ringer’s Diante Lee named Pickens as a watch list member for the prestigious Offensive Player of the Year award.Pickens landing on that list shows just how far he has come since the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has truly become one of the most prolific playmakers in the NFL.Jones recently spoke out about Pickens’ future with the Cowboys. He dropped a hint that a long-term contract could still happen.“I’m excited what he has to do with us this year and in coming years, and I emphasize that, in coming years,” Jones said.Only time will tell what the future has in store for Pickens in Dallas. After a big-time season in 2025, the expectations are sky high for the dynamic wide receiver. The Cowboys are going to be a very tough team to beat if the offense lives up to the hype.More NFL NewsMinnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray Handed Major Week 1 PredictionBrowns’ Jared Verse Sends Clear Warning to Trevor LawrencePackers Lose Defensive Player to AFC Contender Right Before Season OpenerNFC East Rivalry Tax Hits Hard as Cowboys vs Giants Tickets Dwarf Every Other Week 1 MatchupThe post Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens Lands Head-Turning Update appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.