This is the Cowboys' Likeliest Plan for WR George Pickens
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has signed his franchise tag, securing him for the 2026 season at $27.3 million. He remains hopeful for a long-term deal, either with Dallas or another team, though playing on the tag appears most likely. A trade is possible but considered unlikely unless the Cowboys receive a compelling offer.
- ▪George Pickens signed his franchise tag, guaranteeing him $27.3 million for the 2026 season.
- ▪Pickens could be tagged again in 2027 for around $33 million or enter free agency.
- ▪He can refuse to sign a long-term contract with any team Dallas trades him to, giving him control over potential destinations.
- ▪NFL Network's Tom Pelissero believes Pickens is most likely to play on the tender in 2026.
- ▪A trade remains possible if the Cowboys receive the right package, similar to the Micah Parsons deal to Green Bay.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Dallas Cowboys star receiver George Pickens has officially signed his franchise tag, locking him in for at least one more season with the team.Pickens has been vocal about wanting to get paid this offseason, and unless Dallas has a change of heart, that’s unlikely to happen until the 2027 offseason.During an appearance on the “Rich Eisen Show” on Friday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero laid out what’s likely to happen next with Pickens and the Cowboys.“By signing it, you’ve locked in your worst-case scenario is you make $27.3 million for one season, and they’re either tagging you again…
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