Cowboys Secure Pickens with Franchise Tag

0:00On May 2nd, Dallas Cowboys just pulled off a slick move by getting wide receiver George Pickens to ink his franchise tag tender. That's locking him in for a one-year deal worth $27.3 million, way less than a fresh long-term contract could have netted him. This puts the Cowboys firmly in the driver's seat with all the leverage. Pickens signed, so now he's committed, skipping minicamp or training camp means hefty fines eating into that bag. Pickens and analysts are buzzing because Pickens is a straight baller, a former second-round pick with game-changing talent that could upgrade any. Squads receiving game overnight. Experts like Tom Policero broke it down, worst case, he banks the $27.3 million this season then faces another tag around, $33 million next year or hits free agency, unless they cut a deal sooner. Pickens might still test the waters with some drama, but for now, the Cowboys hold the cards, turning what looked like a standoff into their big W.