Cowboys Announce Troubling George Pickens News Before NFL Draft
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys and wide receiver George Pickens have not agreed on a long-term contract. The team has placed a franchise tag on Pickens, meaning he will earn $27.29 million in 2026 if he plays, but the Cowboys say they will not negotiate a longer deal before July 15.Key Facts
- The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens this offseason.
- Pickens will earn $27.29 million in 2026 under the franchise tag.
- Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said Pickens will either play under the franchise tag or not play at all this year.
- There will be no long-term contract talks before July 15.
- It is unclear if Pickens will attend team activities or continue to hold out.
- Sports reporter Adam Schefter said the Cowboys and Pickens are "nowhere" near a contract extension.
- The Cowboys are interested in wide receiver prospect Jordyn Tyson in the upcoming NFL draft.
- If Pickens does not sign the franchise tag, the Cowboys may need to look for other wide receivers beyond CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin.
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