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Why Cowboys may lose Javonte Williams, and how George Pickens factors in

Story byBilly HeyenTue, December 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM UTC·2 min readWhy Cowboys may lose Javonte Williams, and how George Pickens factors in originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Dallas Cowboys' offense put together a great season, even if it (barring a miracle) hasn't been enough to get to the playoffs. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut there's a chance it'll look quite different next season, depending on the fates of Javonte Williams and George Pickens. Both of them are set to be free agents at the end of the season. MORE: ACL recovery timeline impacts when Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons will returnPickens has been a frequent topic all season. Will he get the franchise tag or a record-setting deal?

Why Cowboys may lose Javonte Williams, and how George Pickens factors in

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Key Highlights

  • It seems the Cowboys wouldn't let Pickens walk entirely, so the franchise tag feels like the minimum. But if Dallas gives the franchise tag to Pickens, it can't be given to Williams.
  • And that leaves a question of value for him. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"(Williams) has career highs in carries, rushing yards and touchdowns (10) this season," ESPN's Todd Archer wrote on Tuesday.
  • "He tore his ACL in 2022 but has been healthy since.
  • He turns 26 in April.
  • But in the past two years, the Cowboys have found 1,000-yard rushers with an undrafted free agent (Rico Dowdle) and a low-cost free agent (Williams).
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