George Pickens faces 2026 contract uncertainty with the Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys placed a franchise tag on George Pickens for the 2026 season worth $27.3 million after failing to reach a long-term contract agreement. According to Bill Barnwell, the organization may be unwilling to commit to a second franchise tag in 2027, which would exceed $32 million under league rules. If the team opts not to sign the wide receiver to a multi-year deal, he would enter unrestricted free agency following the 2026 season. Pickens, who recorded 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns during the 2025 season, is expected to attract significant interest from other NFL clubs on the open market. The Dallas Cowboys currently risk losing the player for only a third-round compensatory pick if no extension is signed.

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