George Pickens Franchise Tagged by Cowboys

0:00On March 31, George Pickens has been lighting it up as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. Over 4 NFL seasons, he's played 65 games with 267 catches for 4,270 yards and 21. Touchdowns, plus some rushing yards and a score. Drafted in the second round out of Georgia by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, he got traded to Dallas before the 20, 25 season for a third round pick. In his first year with the Cowboys, Pickens balled out as Dak Prescott's top target. He started 15 of 17 games, hauling in 93 passes on 137 targets for 1,049 yards and 9 touchdowns. All team highs. That earned him his first pro-bowl nod, especially stepping up while CD-LAMM dealt with injuries. Cowboys fans were buzzing about this duo becoming one of the league's best, and the impact showed with Dallas eyeing big things. He's filled the void perfectly, boosting the passing game and keeping the offense humming strong.

1:01This off-season, owner Jerry Jones slapped the franchise tag on him for a one-year deal worth 27 million dollars, locking him in for 20. 26. Rumors of a long-term extension were swirling, which had everyone hopeful. Earlier this week, Jones spoke out on Tuesday, laying out his plans to keep the star receiver in Dallas long-term. With Pickens and Lamb locked and loaded, the Cowboys are geared up for contention deep into the future.