Cowboys’ George Pickens Situation Creates an ‘Interesting Dilemma’ in Dallas
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 season despite his strong 2025 performance. This decision creates a challenge for the team as they also need to decide how to handle linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s contract situation, since they can only use one franchise tag per season.Key Facts
- George Pickens was traded to the Cowboys in May 2025 and had his best season with 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
- Pickens led the Cowboys in targets and averaged 15.4 yards per catch last season.
- Instead of signing a long-term contract, Pickens received a $27.3 million franchise tag for 2026.
- The franchise tag applies for only one year and limits how much a player can earn compared to a long-term deal.
- Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who had injury problems in his first two seasons, is healthy and about to enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
- Overshown and Pickens share the same agent, David Mulugheta, who also represented Micah Parsons in a recent contract negotiation.
- The Cowboys can only apply one franchise tag each season, so they face a tough decision if both players have strong 2026 performances.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been cautious about long-term contracts for players with serious injury histories.
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