George Pickens Signs Franchise Tag, Cowboys Focus on Draft

0:00On April 23rd, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is set to sign his franchise tag worth $27.3 million. The team made it clear they won't chase a long-term deal this offseason, so he's locking in for one year. Earlier this week, exec Stephen Jones confirmed they'd roll with Pickens on the tag. That came right before the July 15 deadline for any multi-year talks, putting the contract drama to bed ahead of the NFL draft. Pickens and the squad see this as a win after Pickens' breakout season. Traded from Pittsburgh last year, he posted career bests with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns. On one of the league's top offenses, meanwhile, the Cowboys' defense ranked near the bottom, leading to a seven-win, nine-loss, one-tie finish, and another playoff miss. Signing now means Pickens can jump into the offseason program starting Monday. With that settled, Dallas turns full focus to the draft, getting their star receiver ready

1:02to chase that ring next fall.