Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Gets Honest About George Pickens Extension
The Dallas Cowboys got off to an unusual start to the 2025 NFL season, with the Micah Parsons trade to the Green Bay Packers dominating the headlines and overshadowing any potential for America’s Team to make a run at the NFL playoffs.
Although many believed that trading their best defensive players would ruin the Cowboys’ chances to compete during the 2025 campaign, Dallas has performed better than expected, with the improvement mainly on the offensive side of the football.
The Cowboys have one of the best offenses in the NFL right now, with star quarterback Dak Prescott making a case for NFL MVP while continuing to keep the team firing on all cylinders with star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain.
With Lamb on the mend, the Cowboys have gotten a lot of production out of young wide receiver George Pickens, who has turned a lot of heads around the league over the last few weeks.
Jerry Jones’ Revealing Comments About George Pickens
With Pickens playing at a high level at the right time, the media is starting to press team owner and general manager Jerry Jones on whether he’d consider a contract extension for the 24-year-old wideout.
“As you know, that even has a competition to it and the very aspect of it,” Jones said to the media. “He is doing more than we did expect or that we could’ve expected, and what’s really special is that he’s a real plus to have around the team. He’s a real plus around his teammates. He’s a great plus around those coaches, and those coaches really think highly of him.
“He’s not only doing it on the field, he’s doing it as a part of the team concept. That’s very important, and in his particular case, it should be noted, but we’ll weigh that. We knew full well that if things really went like we want them to go, certainly we need to think about having some room available if we’re going to pay a second receiver at that level.”
Jones seems more than happy with what he’s seen from Pickens, which makes a lot of sense, considering his numbers during his first season with the Cowboys.
Pickens has caught 32 passes for 525 receiving yards (3rd in the NFL) and six touchdowns (tied for 1st) through the first six games of the 2025 campaign. He has far exceeded expectations while winning over the Cowboys’ avid fanbase, which bodes well for a long-term future in Dallas.
Is Dak Prescott a Legitimate NFL MVP Candidate?
Although all the attention at the start of the season was on Parsons and how the blockbuster trade would change the outlook for the Cowboys moving forward, Prescott has played exceptionally well over the first six games, which has put him in the conversation for NFL MVP.
However, with the Cowboys sitting at 2-3-1, other candidates around the league, such as Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have grabbed the headlines and seem more viable candidates for the regular-season award.
With so much football left to be played and Lamb on the verge of returning, Prescott could make the MVP debate interesting if he can continue picking up the slack for a lackluster defense and lead the Cowboys to more wins down the road.
Heading into Week 7, Prescott has thrown for 1,617 yards (2nd in the NFL), 13 touchdowns (2nd) and only three interceptions with a completion percentage of 71.6 and a passer rating of 104.6.
Parisa Shifteh Soft Launches Her New Relationship Online
Bachelor Nation got to know and love Parisa Shifteh on Season 29 of “The Bachelor” and again on Season 10 of “Bachelor in Paradise.”
While in Costa Rica, Parisa coupled up with Brian Autz and the two ended up leaving the beach together.
However, since their time on the show the two have parted ways and Parisa revealed on the “Bachelor in Paradise: Unplugged” reunion podcast that she started dating someone else.
While she didn’t reveal who she’s dating, the Bachelor Nation star did just soft launch her new relationship online.
In a couple posts on Instagram, Parisa shared images from a recent trip to Whistler Village, Whistler, where she showed glimpses of her new beau.
In one photo, the two of them are seen from behind enjoying glasses of wine and eating charcuterie while overlooking a stunning mountain valley.
Without showing his face, Parisa also included a closeup photo of him holding two snowcones as they explored the village.
The Bachelor Nation star then shared a video from their wine tasting experience that shows the two of them clinking their glasses and enjoying the view.
Parisa wrote over the video, “This and asking him a million hypothetical questions.” She also captioned the post, “When his responses are smoother than the wine>>>,” and followers filled the comments with love for her soft launch.
One person wrote, “Love to see our critter girl happy & thriving!! 🫶🏼🩷” and another person added, “Soft launch of a new man??”
Fellow Bachelor Nation stars Alli Jo Hinkes also shared, “Love this life for you ❤️” and Beverly Ortega said, “Soooo happy for you!!! 🥹”
We love seeing Parisa so happy and thriving, and we can’t wait to learn more about her new man when she feels ready to share!
