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Dallas 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 …
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Dallas Cowboys use $27.3 million franchise tag on former Alabama prep star
The Dallas Cowboys have placed their 2026 franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, the NFL team announced on Friday. The designation will prevent the former Hoover High School standout from becoming an unrestricted free agent on March 11 and…
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