Pickens Signs Franchise Tender, Commits to Dallas

0:00On May 3rd, Cowboys Y Receiver George Pickens just signed his franchise tender, locking in a one-year deal worth 27,200. $98,000 for the 2026 season and at all. Coach Brian Schadenheimer kept it straightforward, saying Pickens loves football so much he play for peanuts. No need for long talks on the matter. Fans and analysts are buzzing though, pointing out Pickens had few options since Dallas is in handing out long-term contracts and no other team wants. To cough up two first round picks to swipe him. That leaves him banking the cash now, eyeing another monster year, like 2025, to boost his value for 2027 free agency. Bottom line, his quick sign-on screams commitment. No minicamp skips on the horizon, just focus on turning the page from those Pittsburgh days and falling out in Dallas.