George Pickens' future with Cowboys uncertain after standout 2026 season

George Pickens is expected to have his last season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2026 as the franchise has opted to place him on the franchise tag. After a breakout year with 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, his market value is rising amid significant contracts for other wide receivers, including Zay Flowers and Drake London. Despite his success, the Cowboys decided not to pursue a long-term contract prior to training camp, which could pose challenges for future negotiations. Dallas recently committed a substantial extension to All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, impacting their salary cap management for other key players like Pickens.

• 10:13 PMCBS NFL — George Pickens' 2026 season likely to be his Cowboys swan song after Quinnen Williams, Zay Flowers contracts