Pickens' Franchise Tag: Cowboys' Draft Strategy

0:00Big news, dropping right before the 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh, Dallas Cowboys wire receiver George Pickens just signed his franchise tag, locking in over $27 million for the upcoming season. That move makes him fully trade a boy at any moment, giving the Cowboys some serious flexibility as they eye-picks in the first round. Earlier this week, reports hit that Dallas is eyeing Arizona State's standout, Jordan Tyson, if he slides to their spot at pick-12. This comes off a monster year, hauling in 93 catches 4, 1,409 yards and 9 touchdowns, all career, best for the 25-year-old star. Fans and analysts are buzzing about what this means for Dallas, who's rebuilding a defense that rang dead last at 30th overall. Trading Pickens can net them a late first rounder or prime day to pick, boosting their draft haul big time. Picture this, shipping him to contenders like the Kansas City Chiefs or Baltimore Ravens for another first rounder, landing Dallas 3 top picks.

1:01Total, that lets them grab best players available, maybe Tyson, Ohio State's Carnail Tate or defensive studs to shore up the back end. With round 1 starting Thursday night, April 23rd through the 25th, keep eyes on the Cowboys, they're primed for a splash that could spark a real bounce back campaign. That wraps Dallas News today, brought to you with AI.