US EditionGeorge Pickens Officially Signs Cowboys' $27.3 Million Franchise Tag for 2026
The All-Pro receiver is guaranteed about $27.2 million and can join Dallas’ voluntary offseason program as trade speculation continues.
- On Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens officially signed his franchise tag for the 2026 season, ending the 'will he or won't he' drama surrounding his contract status.
- Executive vice president Stephen Jones cited the 'newness' of Pickens' tenure in Dallas as the primary reason for opting for a one-year tag rather than a long-term extension.
- The tender guarantees Pickens approximately $27.2 million for the 2026 season, rewarding a breakout year where the 25-year-old posted career highs of 93 receptions, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns.
- Signing the contract allows Pickens to participate in the voluntary offseason program starting this week, while simultaneously preserving the team's flexibility to pursue a trade.
- Reports that Pickens unfollowed the Cowboys on Instagram shortly after the signing added intrigue as he pursues a massive contract extension for the future.
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