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Cowboys WR George Pickens officially signs franchise tag
TL;DR
George Pickens has officially signed the franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, valued at nearly $28 million for the season. This signing comes after a week of speculation regarding his contract and potential trade.
Key points
- George Pickens signed the franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys
- The tag is valued at nearly $28 million for the season
- Speculation about a trade arose before the NFL draft
- Cowboys confirmed no negotiations with Pickens
- Pickens will play the 2026 season on the franchise tag
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- **Wednesday, April 22nd:** Stephen Jones says during the Cowboysâ pre-draft press conference that Pickens will play the 2026 season on the tag and that the team is not going to negotiate with him
- **Thursday, April 23rd:** It was reported that Cowboys leadership (Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones) reached out to David Mulugheta, who represents Pickens, to extend an olive branch of sorts. This was important/notable given that Mulugheta represents Micah Parsons and all of the, um, issues that those negotiations had last year.
Q&A
What is the value of George Pickens' franchise tag with the Cowboys?
The franchise tag for George Pickens is valued at just under $28 million for the season.
What led to the speculation about George Pickens being traded?
Speculation arose after reports indicated that the Cowboys might trade Pickens before or during the NFL draft, especially since he had not signed the tag for several days.
What did the Cowboys say about negotiating with George Pickens?
The Cowboys stated that they would not negotiate with Pickens regarding his contract, confirming he will play the 2026 season on the franchise tag.