Cowboys' Pickens: Off-Field Issues, Uncertain Future

0:00On March 30, the Dallas Cowboys slapped the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 season, but they are in no rush to lock him into a multi-year deal right now. They picked him up from the Pittsburgh Steelers last spring, and the 25-year-old balled out with 93 catches, 1400, 29 yards, and 9 touchdowns over 17 games, looking every bit like their top guy, long-term. Cowboys coach Brian Schadenheimer says Pickens caused some off-field headaches last year, similar to issues back in Pittsburgh, but the team still. Digs him, and wants him around for years to come. Earlier this week, Schadenheimer admitted he has no clue if Pickens will show for voluntary off-season workouts, starting April 20th, adding that. Both sides love the fit and will let the business stuff unfold naturally. Meanwhile, as the final Monday of March wraps up, it is all about seeing how this plays out without any forced moves.