Cowboys-George Pickens Situation Takes a New Turn
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys have told wide receiver George Pickens they do not plan to give him a long-term contract and intend to use the franchise tag to keep him for the 2026 season. Pickens wants to be paid more quickly and has not yet signed the franchise tag, which affects whether he can be traded to another team.Key Facts
- The Cowboys communicated they will not offer Pickens a long-term contract extension before the 2026 NFL draft.
- The team plans to keep Pickens under the franchise tag, a temporary contract that limits a player's negotiations.
- George Pickens wants a better, more immediate contract instead of waiting.
- Reports that Pickens had signed the franchise tag are false; he has not signed it yet.
- Until Pickens signs the franchise tag, he is not under contract and cannot be traded.
- If traded, his value is thought to be around a second-round draft pick.
- The Cowboys did not pick a strong receiver early in the 2026 draft to replace Pickens.
- Potential teams interested in Pickens include the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans.
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