Cowboys Lock Down Pickens, Draft Looms

0:00On April 14th, next month marks the first anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys trading for wider receiver George Pickens. They knew he was heading into a big contract year, but after his stellar season, they locked him down with the franchise tag for under $28 million next year. The Cowboys handled the all-season smoothly, avoiding any drama around the tag. Now they have until a long-term deal, or they ride it out. Pickens earned that market value, though what exactly that means is up for debate among fans and analysts. Cowboys fans mostly hate the idea of trading him away. Still, there's always a price that could change minds, especially with the 2026 NFL draft kicking off next week. That draft is the final real window to move Pickens before teams lock in their boards. One hot rumor floating around suggests Baltimore Ravens might offer their 14th overall pick, letting Dallas grab a young stud like Arizona, state Jordan Tyson, or Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. to build for the future. Times ticking fast on any deal, but the Cowboys could just stay put and see how 2026 plays

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