Cowboys Lock Down Pickens with Franchise Tag

0:00On April 1st, the Dallas Cowboys just slapped a franchise tag on why receiver George Pickens after his breakout year snagged in 93 catches for 1,04429 yards and 9 touchdowns. Owner Jerry Jones wants to lock him down long term while they hash out a multi-year deal, but for now he's locked in for 2026 at $27,298,000. That tag comes with the July 15th deadline to negotiate given the team time to talk it out. Meanwhile, they might shop him like they did Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers last year, clearing cap space for other moves or draft picks. Cowboys coach Brian Shoddenheimer, ain't pressure in Pickens to hit those voluntary off-season workouts starting soon. He told reporters at the NFL meetings in Phoenix, it's all voluntary, and they're letting it play out naturally, echoing last year's drama with Parsons. Who sat out before getting traded? Pickens came over from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, but maturity concerns from back

1:01then still linger, even after his all pro. Season. Fans and the team are watching close, hoping he stays focused without cause and headaches. If no long-term deal sticks by summer, expect him to ball out on that one-year tag, maybe earn another next year if he keeps producing and keeps his. Cool.