The Dallas Cowboys just agreed to terms with wide receiver Ryan Flournoy on a one-year contract extension, a deal reportedly worth up to $6 million. This is a significant move for a guy who was heading into the final year of his original contract, set to make $1.075 million in 2026, and would have been a restricted free agent in 2027.
Flournoy’s Rise and The Big Payday
Flournoy, 26, has had a heck of a journey. After getting waived out of training camp, he clawed his way back and became the team’s third wide receiver last season. The dude caught 40 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns, even earning a promotion from the practice squad early in the season. Not bad for a sixth-round pick from 2024! As a rookie, he played 11 games, contributing 156 offensive snaps and another 140 on special teams. Now he’s getting paid.
What This Means for the Cowboys’ Receiving Corps
This extension for Flournoy feels like a pretty clear statement from the Cowboys, especially when you look at their leading receiver from last season, George Pickens. Pickens is currently playing on a one-year franchise tag and is scheduled to become a free agent in March. With his future uncertain, locking down Flournoy for another year is a smart play. It shows the Cowboys are trying to secure some talent and continuity in their receiver room. This move makes you wonder about their long-term plans. Will Flournoy step up even more, or is this just insurance? We’ll have to wait and see what happens with Pickens.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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