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Broncos activate Dre Greenlaw from injured reserve ahead of Giants game

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos activated prized free agent acquisition Dre Greenlaw from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of their Sunday game against the New York Giants.

Greenlaw has been sidelined since the summer with a quadriceps injury he first incurred during the team’s offseason program. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said Thursday that Greenlaw would be on a pitch count whenever he returned to the lineup.

The Broncos (4-2) are seeking their fourth consecutive victory when they host the resurgent Giants (2-4) Sunday at Empower Field. The team will also honor the late Demaryius Thomas, who was the 38th member of the Broncos’ Ring of Fame.

To make room on the roster, the Broncos released quarterback Sam Ehlinger, whom they signed back to their practice squad on Saturday. In other moves, Denver released defensive back A.J. Woods and wide receiver Thayer Thomas (injury settlement) from their practice squad.

Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Broncos this spring after six seasons in San Francisco. He returned to practice this week and was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before participating fully on Friday, signaling his readiness to come off injured reserve.

As usual with injury updates, coach Sean Payton remained coy when asked about Greenlaw’s status on Friday, refusing to confirm if he was a full participant before the practice report was released. When pressed if Greenlaw had a good week of practice, Payton said, “Yes, positive. He was able to go and move around, so yes.”

The Broncos noted that inside linebacker Justin Strnad, who leads all NFL inside linebackers with 2.5 sacks, has earned playing time even with Greenlaw’s return to the lineup.

Denver’s defense, which just limited Justin Fields to minus-10 net passing yards in a 13-11 victory over the New York Jets in London, is expected to step up a notch with Greenlaw healthy.

“Dre looked good out there,” star cornerback Patrick Surtain said after Greenlaw returned to practice Wednesday. “It seems like he’s very sharp out there on everything, on the game plan, so I’m very excited for him.”

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Anonymous Source Gives New Contract Update for Cowboys’ George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys are facing an unexpected situation with George Pickens delivering excellent football this season. When the Cowboys traded for Pickens, their hope was that he would be an above-average player similar to his first three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the University of Georgia product has been better than ever, showcasing his big-time threat ability on the field.

Pickens is currently averaging 16.4 yards per catch and has already scored six touchdowns— the most in his four-year career. He has amassed 525 yards on just 32 receptions, highlighting just how impactful he has been for Dallas.

### Upcoming Contract Considerations

With an important contract situation on the horizon, speculations about how much Pickens could command in free agency are increasing. According to an anonymous source cited by Yahoo! Sports, Pickens could potentially land a contract similar to what Tee Higgins recently signed. Higgins agreed to a four-year, $115 million extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.

“That [Pickens acquisition in May] has really worked, but they need to push it now,” the source said. “It’s going to be hard to pay Pickens what he’ll command in [free agency]. Even if you set aside the personality risks, [the Cowboys] would be so top heavy on offense if they paid him. It becomes the Bengals. That got one-dimensional really fast. I think the Pickens’ [negotiation] starts at the Tee Higgins extension, too. I’m sure there’s an impulse to [maximize] Pickens while they have him for this run and then tackle the contract bridge at the [NFL scouting] combine [in February].”

### Should the Cowboys Pay George Pickens?

Given that the Cowboys already have star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb locked up, giving another receiver a huge payday might not be something owner Jerry Jones wants to do. However, Jones has acknowledged that Pickens’ outstanding performance and positive influence on the team makes it a consideration that cannot be ignored.

“As you know, that [extension] even has a competition to it and the very aspect of it,” Jones told reporters this week. “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.”

If Jones truly believes in Pickens’ value, it’s possible the Cowboys could explore creative contract solutions that work for both sides.

### Could the Cowboys Trade George Pickens?

The idea of trading Pickens has also come up amid these contract discussions, with some analysts suggesting the Cowboys might get a decent draft pick in return if they move on now. Most recently, sports writer Mike Florio noted that the Cowboys could benefit by trading Pickens, especially if they want to manage cap space.

However, if Dallas remains in playoff contention, it would make little sense to part ways with a player performing as well as Pickens has to start the year.

### Conclusion

George Pickens has quickly become a key offensive weapon for the Dallas Cowboys, and his upcoming contract negotiations will be an important storyline to watch. Whether the team decides to pay him, trade him, or find a creative solution remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: Pickens is making a big impact on the field and in the locker room.
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