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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