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Cowboys sign Super Bowl champion WR to bolster depth chart after George Pickens news
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver Tyler Johnson to enhance their depth chart following news about George Pickens not signing his franchise tender. This move comes after the NFL Draft and aims to bolster the team's receiving options.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys signed WR Tyler Johnson
- Move follows George Pickens' franchise tender news
- Aim to bolster receiving depth after NFL Draft
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The Dallas Cowboys jumped right into the free agency pool after the NFL Draft ended, not just for undrafted players but for a few veterans.
The Marquez Valdes-Scantling got the most headlines on Monday, but they also made another WR addition: Tyler Johnson.
The moves followed the new reporting that emerged that Pickens hasn't yet actually signed his franchise tender.
It doesn't seem time for Cowboys fans to panic yet about Pickens' status, but it'd be good news if he at some point actually put pen to paper and accepted the franchise tag for the season ahead.
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In the meantime, Johnson comes aboard with solid NFL experience.
The 6-foot-1 wideout was originally a fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Johnson has a Super Bowl ring from his rookie season playing with Tom Brady.
All told, he's played in 61 NFL games across six NFL seasons between the Bucs, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams and .
Q&A
Why did the Cowboys sign Tyler Johnson?
The Cowboys signed Tyler Johnson to strengthen their wide receiver depth chart after concerns arose regarding George Pickens not signing his franchise tender.
What is the status of George Pickens' franchise tender?
George Pickens has not yet signed his franchise tender, which has raised some concerns among Cowboys fans about his future with the team.
Who is Tyler Johnson and what is his background?
Tyler Johnson is a wide receiver who previously played in the NFL and has now joined the Cowboys to provide additional depth to their receiving corps.
