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Cowboys May Not Trust George Pickens With Long-Term Deal

Cowboys May Not Trust George Pickens With Long-Term Deal

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys traded for George Pickens, a talented football player, but are hesitant to offer him a long-term contract. Instead, they placed him under the franchise tag to view his performance further before committing. The Cowboys have until July 15 to negotiate a new deal with him.

Key Facts

  • The Dallas Cowboys acquired George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Pickens had 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns in his first season with Dallas.
  • The Cowboys used the franchise tag on Pickens instead of offering a long-term contract.
  • Cowboys have concerns about Pickens' consistency and behavior in the locker room.
  • The Cowboys have until July 15 to negotiate a new contract with Pickens.
  • George Pickens is represented by agent David Mulugheta, who also represents Micah Parsons.
  • The Cowboys had previous difficult negotiations with Mulugheta regarding another player.

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