George Pickens Identified as 2026 Franchise Tag Candidate

George Pickens has been named as a potential franchise tag candidate for the 2026 NFL season. An analysis examining players across all 32 NFL teams includes Pickens, indicating his contract situation is being closely monitored. Analyst Nick Wright, however, suggested that Brandon Aubrey's value is higher, stating it's easier to find players like Pickens than kickers like Aubrey.