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Cowboys keep George Pickens on franchise tag as deadline passes

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Cowboys keep George Pickens on franchise tag as deadline passes
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The Dallas Cowboys did not strike a long-term deal with Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens before the deadline, so he will play the 2026 season on a non-exclusive, one-year $27.3 million franchise tag—making him the NFL’s only player on a franchise tag. The Cowboys cannot extend his contract until after the regular season, with free agency again in March. Pickens starred in 2025 with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.

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  1. Deadline passes for George Pickens to get a long-term deal  NBC Sports
  2. Cowboys' George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes  ESPN
  3. Deadline passes for George Pickens to receive long-term deal in 2026  Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
  4. July 15 franchise tag deadline will provide no drama in 2026  NFL.com
  5. Deadline passes for Cowboys, George Pickens to reach long-term contract extension  Dallas News

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