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Cowboys' Pickens: Franchise Tag or Trade?

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Dallas Cowboys George Pickens, a promising young wide receiver, is in the spotlight as the franchise tag window opens. Pickens impressive performance after CeeDee Lambs injury has earned him potential tag status, but concerns about his late arrivals and off-field behavior have sparked debate. The Cowboys must decide whether to tag him for a one-year deal, trade him, or use the tag as a prove-it year, shaping their offseason plans.

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Cowboys' Pickens: Franchise Tag or Trade?

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Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cowboys' Pickens: Franchise Tag or Trade?. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 2nd, NFL teams opened the franchise tag window this week, letting them lock in key players with a one-year, fully guaranteed deal. The Dallas Cowboys look ready to use it on wide receiver George Pickens, their 24-year-old pass catcher, who's drawn a lot of buzz. Pickens stepped up big last season after CDLAM's ankle injury in week 3. Over the next three games, he grabbed 26 catches for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns, proving he could lead the passing. Game with Dak Prescott, but concerns grew later in the year as Pickens showed frustration around week 14 when Dallas struggled. Off the field, coaches hinted at him being late for team activities beyond a soft benching in Vegas that some linked to a night out. That ladeness issue has sparked debate among fans and analysts. Is it enough to slap on the tag instead of a long-term deal or just young millionaire habits? It raises questions about his fit for a massive contract. As the window stays open through next Monday, watch Abdullah's tag's pickens to keep

him, trade him, or use it as another proven year. The move could shape their off season plans either way, the scope trasher bleeds a yet

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