Former NFL Exec Drops Troubling Prediction on George Pickens' Future in Dallas
Summary
The Dallas Cowboys placed a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens instead of signing him to a long-term deal. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick predicts that Pickens might only play the 2026 season with Dallas before moving on.Key Facts
- George Pickens had a strong season with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and 9 touchdowns.
- He earned his first Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro honors.
- Dallas Cowboys used a franchise tag on Pickens, worth $27.3 million for one year, instead of a long-term contract.
- The team decided not to negotiate a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline.
- ESPN analyst and former NFL executive Louis Riddick said the Cowboys may not trust Pickens’ long-term consistency.
- Riddick predicts 2026 will likely be Pickens' last season with Dallas.
- Pickens agreed to play under the franchise tag for 2026 and hopes to earn a new deal afterward.
- Franchise-tagged players must play the upcoming season under the tag if no long-term deal is made by the deadline.
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