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People seem focused on re-signing Micah Parsons, but what about DaRon Bland, who will need a new deal in 2026, and possibly Tyler Smith? Both could command around $20 million annually. And now there's George Pickens to worry about as well. You can't keep everybody, so how do the Cowboys manage this? Who stays and who goes? – Brandon Gardner/Washington, D.C.

Mickey: Usually, these things sort out in order, or if and when a player wants to meet the Cowboys offering number. So right now, the order priority would be Parsons No. 1 since he is next in line for an extension which would lower his salary cap hit of $24 million for this season. And remember, if the Cowboys can't come to an agreement with Parsons for this year, they could always franchise him for next year. And as for Tyler Smith, the Cowboys already picked up his fifth year-option worth $21.27 million guaranteed. And remember, from a team standpoint if extending a player before having to spend that money the team is expecting a discount, which player agents aren't keen on. And if the Cowboys manage to get Parsons signed to an extension this year then they would have a franchise tag available next year for the likes of either Bland or Pickens. This ain't easy.

Tommy: It's a great question, and one that I think is going to be answered by how well each of them play in 2025. I feel pretty confident that Bland and Smith will likely both be retained, and my questions lie with TE Jake Ferguson and WR George Pickens. Ferguson, who had a down year in 2024, needs to show that he can bounce back in 2025 if he wants the long-term deal, and I think he can with Dak Prescott back. Then with Pickens, it really all does depend on how his 2025 season goes with Dallas. If he plays very well, of course the Cowboys will consider keeping him around, but could his price tag grow to be too high? If that's the case, the Cowboys could find solace in free agency if he signs elsewhere by receiving a compensatory pick that may be a third rounder, which they gave up in the trade for Pickens, essentially cancelling things out. That said, you're giving away what would've been a sure-thing in your offense for an unknown, which is the risk you take sometimes in the NFL. You're right that you can't keep everybody, but you've certainly got to try if they're helping you win football games.