US EditionDallas Cowboys Place Franchise Tag on Wide Receiver George Pickens
- On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens in Frisco, Texas, allowing him to negotiate with other teams while Dallas can match any offer.
- Pickens broke out in 2025 with 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.
- The Cowboys and Pickens have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal; the projected one-year tender is $28.8 million, and guaranteed money is at risk if he signs elsewhere.
- Matching top receiver salaries may strain the team's cap plans, and Micah Parsons' holdout history shows potential leverage for players in similar situations.
- Pickens' off-field incidents, including a Las Vegas benching after casino curfew, and the Cowboys re-signing Javonte Williams complicate long-term planning with CeeDee Lamb tied to a $136 million, four-year deal.
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By SCHUYLER DIXON INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise label to George Pickens on Friday, a measure that would guarantee the recipient a payment of $27.3 million in 2026 while the parties negotiate a long-term contract. Dallas used the non-exclusive label with Pickens, informed The Associated Press a person with knowledge of the decision. This means that the player can negotiate with other teams, but the Cowboys can match …
Cowboys set to put franchise tag on receiver George Pickens, AP sources say - The Morning Sun
The Dallas Cowboys are set to place the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that would guarantee the receiver nearly $30 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Dallas will use the non-exclusive tag on Pickens, one of the people said, meaning he can negotiate with other teams but the Cowboys can match any offer. Both people spoke to the AP on…
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