Cowboys, Pickens in Contract Standoff

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The Dallas Cowboys just hit why receiver George Pickens with the franchise tag, securing him for a one-year deal worth 27 million two. $198,000 while they work on something longer term. Pickens is pushing hard for that multi-year contract, especially after watching the Seahawks drop big money on Jackson Smith and Jigba recently. His main move right now is holding out since he is not under contract until he signs the tag and cannot join team activities. Cowboys coach Brian Shottenheimer got straight up asked if Pickens is showing for the voluntary offseason program next month and he kept it real. Saying there is no assurance and he is not pressing the issue. Shottenheimer mentioned they have been talking with Pickens even training alongside Dak Prescott and taking trips with CD-LAM this offseason. He stressed that GP loves Dallas, the team loves him back and they see him here long term. So as April rolls in, it is all about letting the business side shake out naturally while keeping those lines open.