Dallas Cowboys make key decision over wide receiver George Pickens

"The franchise tag essentially ties Pickels to a one-year deal worth $28 million, which is the tag value for wide receivers this year. More pertinently, it buys the Cowboys time to exclusively negotiate with Pickels over a contract extension that would keep the 24-year-old with Dallas for the long-term."

"The Cowboys have until 4:00 pm ET on July 15 to sign Pickels to a long-term deal. If they fail to do so, he would play on his franchise tender, provided he agrees to sign it."

"In the case of edge rusher Micah Parsels, the failure to come to terms with him on an extension led to him being dealt to the Green Bay Packers last offseason, with Dallas losing arguably the best player on the roster weeks before the season."

The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, preventing him from entering unrestricted free agency. The tag ties Pickens to a one-year deal worth $28 million, the standard wide receiver franchise tag value for 2026. This move provides the Cowboys until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract extension with the 24-year-old receiver. If no extension is reached, Pickens can play on the franchise tender or refuse to sign, allowing Dallas to retain his rights and potentially tag him again in 2027. The Cowboys' decision reflects their desire to secure a productive player who performed well last season while avoiding the contentious contract negotiations that have previously plagued the organization.

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