Pickens' Franchise Tag Drama Keeps Cowboys on Edge

0:00On April 14, one of the biggest stories in the Cowboys 2026 offseason is why receiver George Pickens getting slapped with a non-exclusive franchise tag back in late February. That means if he signs it, he's locking in 27.29 million dollars guaranteed for the year. Both sides have until July 15 to hammer out a long-term deal or Dallas could still trade him if a solid offer pops up. Earlier this week, Cowboys chief operating officer and co-owner Stephen Jones shut down any trade buzz, saying no one's even called about Pickens. It's keeping things status quo for now as the team eyes their next moves. The voluntary offseason workouts kick off April 20, but Pickens can join unless he inks the tag. Head coach Brian Schadenheimer is playing it cool, not pressuring the pro-bull star since it's all optional and they've still got a couple weeks to sort it. Other teams can throw off her sheets at Pickens, and if he signs one, Dallas gets the chance to match or walk away with two first round picks as

1:02compensation. Trade talks aren't dead, but they're not hot either. Right now, it looks like Pickens is geared up to ball out on that franchise tag deal, keeping the drama alive through the spring.