Cowboys Place George Pickens on $27.3M Franchise Tag for 2026

The Dallas Cowboys have officially placed wide receiver George Pickens on a one-year, $27.3 million fully guaranteed franchise tag for the 2026 season. Executive Stephen Jones stated the team requires a larger sample size of production and leadership before committing to a long-term deal. While the organization remains optimistic that Pickens will sign the tag before Week 1, his participation in the upcoming offseason program remains uncertain as the team evaluates his future.