Pickens' Franchise Tag Dilemma: Bet on Himself?

0:00Welcome to NFL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Dallas Cowboys have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 season. That means he'll earn $27,298,000 unless they agree on a long-term contract by July 15th. This situation reminds many of quarterback Dak Prescott's experience back in 2020. He played that year under the franchise tag, pocketing $31,409,000. Prescott shared some advice for Pickens this week. He pointed out that Pickens just finished the final year of his rookie deal, so taking the tag when he is like what he did. Prescott urged him to bet on himself, calling him a heck of a player who will thrive either way. Pickens has made it clear he wants to stay in Dallas long-term. But the Cowboys often take their time with big extensions, leaving fans wondering if a deal will get done. For now, negotiations continue with that mid-July deadline looming.

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