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Cowboys keep Pickens status under wraps as franchise tag looms
sports11 days ago

Cowboys keep Pickens status under wraps as franchise tag looms

At the NFL Owners Meetings, Dallas declined to update negotiations with George Pickens after placing a non-exclusive franchise tag that would cost $27.29 million in 2026. Stephen Jones wouldn’t comment on the status of talks or Pickens’ attendance at voluntary offseason workouts, while Brian Schottenheimer said he spoke with Pickens but didn’t secure any assurances. The Cowboys have used the tag before and expect Pickens to be with Dallas long-term; the team plans to move him around the offense and work with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the offseason as they prepare for year two.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
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Franchise-Tag Fallout Reshapes 2026 NFL Futures
sports1 month ago

Franchise-Tag Fallout Reshapes 2026 NFL Futures

NFL’s 2026 franchise-tag window closed with four tags (Kyle Pitts Sr. to the Falcons, George Pickens to the Cowboys, Breece Hall to the Jets on non-exclusive terms) and a transition tag on Daniel Jones by the Colts. Winners include the Falcons for keeping Pitts on a tag with extension options, George Pickens for potential big‑money payoff, and Odafe Oweh for market leverage by not being tagged; losers include Pitts Sr. for lost free‑agent momentum, Hall who remains on a one-year deal with possible holdout or trade, and the Ravens who risk losing center Tyler Linderbaum to free agency, reshaping their interior line prospects.

via Sports Illustrated|
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Franchise Tag 2026: Jets tag Hall, Cowboys tag Pickens, Falcons tag Pitts as Hendrickson hits free agency
sports1 month ago

Franchise Tag 2026: Jets tag Hall, Cowboys tag Pickens, Falcons tag Pitts as Hendrickson hits free agency

With the 4 p.m. ET franchise-tag deadline today, teams can use non-exclusive, exclusive or transition tags. The Jets placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Breece Hall for about $14.293 million, the Cowboys tagged George Pickens for roughly $27.298 million, and the Falcons tagged Kyle Pitts for about $15.045 million. Cincinnati did not tag Trey Hendrickson, making him a free agent next week.

via NFL.com|
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Franchise-Tag Deadline Tightens as NFL Teams Finalize Free-Agency Sketch
sports1 month ago

Franchise-Tag Deadline Tightens as NFL Teams Finalize Free-Agency Sketch

NFL teams have until 4 p.m. ET today to decide on using the franchise tag, with two tags already handed out (Falcons on Kyle Pitts and Cowboys on George Pickens). More tags could follow—Jets may tag Breece Hall, Cincinnati hasn’t ruled out tagging Trey Hendrickson—while Indianapolis weighs tagging QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce. If not tagged, players become free agents, and the league year kicks off March 11, placing extra pressure on teams to strike long-term deals or move assets before free agency.

via NFL.com|
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Cowboys tag Pickens to test the market, push Aubrey renewal
sports1 month ago

Cowboys tag Pickens to test the market, push Aubrey renewal

Dallas used a non-exclusive franchise tag on George Pickens to let him explore offers while Dallas gauges his market, with potential compensation of two first-round picks if they don’t match. Separately, Dallas is optimistic about re-signing kicker Brandon Aubrey on a market-setting deal, with talks centered around $8 million per year and optimism from Stephen Jones that a deal could be reached soon.

via The Landry Hat|
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Cowboys Enter Free Agency With $57M Cap Gap After Pickens Franchise Tag
sports1 month ago

Cowboys Enter Free Agency With $57M Cap Gap After Pickens Franchise Tag

George Pickens is set to receive a franchise tag around $28M, leaving the Cowboys roughly $57M over a $303M projected 2026 cap, with about $360M committed to the top 51. Dallas could regain cap space by restructuring Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb or by releasing veterans such as Logan Wilson, Kenny Clark, Malik Hooker, and Terence Steele; alternatively they could extend Pickens to lower his 2026 cap hit. Pickens, who led Dallas with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season, has leverage in talks, but the team has historically avoided large free-agent deals, making long-term money for a QB and two WRs a potential risk.

via Bleacher Report|
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Schottenheimer Draws a Line as Cowboys Navigate Pickens Contract Saga
sports1 month ago

Schottenheimer Draws a Line as Cowboys Navigate Pickens Contract Saga

Schottenheimer says his relationship with George Pickens won’t change amid ongoing contract talks, while Dallas plans to use the franchise tag as a placeholder with a July 15 deadline. The front office—led by the Joneses—will drive the negotiations with Pickens’ reps, and no move by Schottenheimer can alter that dynamic. He wants Pickens back, and teammates have publicly supported his return, but the business side could create distraction if Pickens skips portions of the offseason program, a scenario the team hopes to avoid based on past experience with Micah Parsons.

via The Landry Hat|
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Schotty: Bond with Pickens stays intact amid franchise-tag talks
sports1 month ago

Schotty: Bond with Pickens stays intact amid franchise-tag talks

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his relationship with George Pickens won’t change regardless of contract talks or the expected franchise tag, noting it’s part of the business side as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott’s deals were handled. The tag would be a placeholder around $28 million for 2026 while a long-term deal is pursued, with a March 3 deadline to use it. Pickens had a standout 2025 season with 1,429 receiving yards, 93 catches and nine TDs.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
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Cowboys tag George Pickens to keep negotiating power in 2026
sports1 month ago

Cowboys tag George Pickens to keep negotiating power in 2026

Dallas placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on WR George Pickens for 2026, allowing him to negotiate with other teams while the Cowboys can match any offer; if they don’t, Dallas would receive two first-round picks as compensation. Pickens enjoyed a breakout 2025 season after being traded from Pittsburgh, and the tag buys time to work out a long-term deal before a mid-summer deadline, with a potential $29 million salary if he plays on the tag.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
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Cowboys franchise-tag George Pickens to preserve 2026 offense
sports1 month ago

Cowboys franchise-tag George Pickens to preserve 2026 offense

The Dallas Cowboys placed a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, worth about $28.8 million for 2026, with a July 15 deadline to negotiate a long-term deal; if no deal is reached, Pickens will play the season on a one-year contract. Pickens had a standout 2025 season (93 receptions, 1,429 yards, nine TDs) alongside CeeDee Lamb to keep Dallas’ offense potent, though the team is over the salary cap and could pursue a multi-year extension or explore a trade before the tag window closes.

via NFL.com|
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Cowboys land George Pickens, reshaping their offense as Steelers pursue new WR options
sports1 month ago

Cowboys land George Pickens, reshaping their offense as Steelers pursue new WR options

Dallas bolstered its offense by trading for George Pickens, a top-10 receiver last season, pairing him with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in a move many view as lopsided given Pittsburgh’s need to replace him and the Steelers’ rumored pursuit of Tyreek Hill (who is a free agent after Dolphins release) or DK Metcalf. The Hill angle highlights Pittsburgh’s aggressive win-now mindset, while Dallas’s acquisition reinforces a blueprint for sustained contention.

via The Landry Hat|
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Cowboys to franchise-tag George Pickens, buying time for a potential longer deal
sports1 month ago

Cowboys to franchise-tag George Pickens, buying time for a potential longer deal

Dallas Cowboys expect to franchise-tag wide receiver George Pickens within the next week, keeping him from free agency and extending the negotiation window into July for a possible long-term deal. The tag would guarantee a 2026 salary and cap hit over $28 million, with a long-term contract potentially reducing the cap, though it’s unclear whether Pickens will attend offseason workouts while tagged.

via NBC Sports|
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