US EditionGeorge Pickens Misses First Day of Cowboys Voluntary Workouts. Here's What that Could Mean.
ESPN reports Pickens still has not signed his franchise tag, leaving Dallas open to a possible trade as it weighs a long-term contract decision.
- Star receiver George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, despite reports suggesting he would finalize the deal during last week's NFL draft.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the receiver wants "a long-term contract, or he would like a trade" rather than playing the 2026 season under the one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag.
- Analysts believe Pickens' trade value sits at a second-round pick, but the Cowboys maintain they are not shopping the receiver and remain adamant they will not move the Pro Bowler this offseason.
- Following a defensive-focused 2026 NFL Draft, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones prioritized strengthening the defense by selecting Alabama edge rusher LT Overton to improve team depth.
- Pickens remains untradeable until he signs the tender, as he is currently not under contract. If he commits to the tag, he will play the 2026 season in Dallas before becoming a free agent next year.
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Times West VirginianGeorge Pickens misses first day of Cowboys voluntary workouts. Here's what that could mean.
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys were under the expectation that wide receiver George Pickens would sign his franchise tender, as people familiar with Pickens’ thinking indicated Thursday to The Dallas Morning News. Doing so would’ve allowed Pickens to participate…
Cowboys' George Pickens Trade Plans Updated After New WR Signing
In defense of fans of the Dallas Cowboys, until a signature is on the dotted line and until a player is lined up on the field in Week 1 of an NFL season, there is no reason to feel safe about the status of a player or his position on the team. All last summer, after all, we were told that the Cowboys were just maneuvering with edge rusher Micah Parsons and it was only a matter of time before he signed. Of course, he was then traded to the Packer…
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