George Pickens Stays with Cowboys on Franchise Tag

0:00On April 14th, George Pickens lit up the field in his first year, with the Dallas Cowboys after that trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers. He topped the team in catches, yards, and receiving touchdowns, fitting right into Brian Shottonheimer's offense. So the Cowboys slapped a franchise tag on him this off-season to lock him in for 2026. Teams can still throw offers his way, but Dallas could match or snag two first-round picks if they pass. Stephen Jones shared an update ahead of the draft, saying Pickens was pumped to stick around in Dallas when the tag news first dropped. James Slater has been chatting of sources, and she feels good about a deal getting done. Pickens is a favorite with his teammates, and it seems like Jerry Jones really wants to keep him in the mix. Looking back, the Cowboys have tagged players six times since 2018, and most just play out the year and bounce. Tony Pollard did it in 2023 before leaving, same with Dalton Shotton after his tag in 2022. Those patterns point to Pickens suiting up on the one-year tag next season without a long-term

1:01packed. Now everyone wonders if that'll spark a holdout or smooth sailing in a training camp.