Cowboys Eye Franchise Tag or Long-Term Deal for WR George Pickens After Career Season

The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating options for wide receiver George Pickens, who is coming off a career-best 2025 season with 1,429 yards and 9 touchdowns on 93 catches. The team is considering using the franchise tag, projected at $28.037 million, or pursuing a long-term contract to retain him. The franchise tag window is open from Feb 17 to March 3. Dallas aims to secure Pickens, who joined the team from the Steelers, to avoid losing him in free agency and solidify their receiving duo alongside CeeDee Lamb.