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Cris Carter critiques Cowboys' handling of George Pickens' contract situation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:06 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Cris Carter critiques Cowboys' handling of George Pickens' contract situation

Summary

Cris Carter has expressed concerns over the Dallas Cowboys' decision to put George Pickens on a one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million. After six games this season, Pickens has recorded 33 catches for 428 yards, ranking 12th in the NFL. In a recent podcast, Carter criticized the Cowboys' approach and suggested it could create tension in the locker room, especially as other wide receivers secure higher long-term contracts. The Cowboys are currently 2-4 after a disappointing loss against the Green Bay Packers. Potential future actions for Pickens include a second franchise tag or free agency after the season.

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By the Numbers

•George Pickens has 33 catches for 428 yards this season.
•Cris Carter believes one-year tag might harm locker room cohesion.
•Dallas fell to 2-4 after last week's loss to Green Bay.
•Pushing for higher contracts could create further issues for Pickens.
•Potential options for Pickens include a second tag or free agency.

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6:06 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It Will Eat Away at Your Locker Room,’ ‘Only Going to Get Worse’ — NFL Legend Delivers $27.3M Reality Check to Cowboys About George Pickens

What they're saying

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Hall of Famer Cris Carter has a reality check for the Dallas Cowboys, and it is aimed at the one-year franchise tag George Pickens is on right now. Through six games, Pickens has 33 catches for 428 yards and one touchdown, with his yardage ranking 12th in the NFL entering Sunday’s Week 7 games.
— Yahoo Sports

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