George Pickens Set for 2026 Season on $27.3M Franchise Tag

George Pickens will play the 2026 season on a $27.3 million franchise tender after failing to reach a long-term contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys by the Wednesday deadline. The team confirmed they would not be extending his deal, making his one-year salary official. While Pickens will earn more than four times the total value of his four-year rookie contract, a long-term agreement remains pending as he prepares to play out the upcoming season on the tag.