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George Pickens Accepts $27.3M Franchise Tag
16 Jul
Summary
- Pickens will play the 2026 season on a $27.3 million franchise tag.
- He signed his franchise tender and is officially under contract.
- Pickens recorded career-highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns last season.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season under a $27.3 million franchise tag. The deadline for long-term contract negotiations passed on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, making the tag the only option for significant deals.
Pickens signed his franchise tender, ensuring he is under contract for the upcoming season. This outcome was anticipated, as the Cowboys had indicated at the NFL Draft in April that long-term deal negotiations were not planned. Pickens expressed his readiness for this scenario, stating his priority is football first and his agent will handle contract matters.
Having joined the Cowboys before the 2025 season from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickens had a standout performance last year. He set career highs with 93 catches, 1,429 receiving yards, and 9 touchdowns. The Cowboys are scheduled to open their season on September 13th in a divisional game against the New York Giants.
