Cowboys Lock in Pickens, Talks Loom

0:00It's March 24th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Dallas Cowboys have slapped the franchise tag on breakout-wide receiver George Pickens, locking him in for about 27.3 million. Dallas guaranteed in the 2026 season. This pro-Bullstar, represented by powerhouse agent David Mullicaida, might play out the year under the tag, but long-term talks are looming. Pickicaida has history with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, including a messy standoff last year that ended with star-passed rusher Michael Parsons getting, traded to the Green Bay Packers. Now, with the Seattle Seahawks handing Jackson Smith Injigba, a massive $168.6 million deal to become the NFL's. Highest paid receiver, Pickens could push for more than the projected 30 million per year. Fans and analysts worry this could turn tense, given the past bad blood, but keeping Pickens happy is key for the Cowboys' offense. His speed and hands have made him a game-changer, and losing him would hurt deep.

1:05Earlier this week, at the Texas Longhorns pro-day in Austin, Cowboys head coach Brian Shottenheimer and other top brass showed up, and Shottenheimer. Had a long chat with Mullicaida right on the field, its signals both sides can still talk civilly despite old grudges. His friendly exchange might pave the way for a solid extension, helping the Cowboys hold onto Pickens and avoid another headache, heading into next season.