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Former Steelers WR may take Le'Veon Bell approach with Cowboys
TL;DR
Former Steelers WR George Pickens may adopt Le'Veon Bell's strategy with the Cowboys as contract talks stall. The Cowboys have halted negotiations, leaving Pickens facing a potential holdout similar to Bell's in 2018.
Key points
- George Pickens is in contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys
- Cowboys have halted long-term talks with Pickens
- Pickens may follow Le'Veon Bell's holdout strategy
- Bell left the Steelers after refusing to sign his franchise tag
- Pickens seeks a contract worth over $30 million
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The NFL saw some major breaking news regarding former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and his contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys. It may end up having a similar result to Le'Veon Bellās infamous exit from Pittsburgh.
On Wednesday, ESPNās Todd Archer reported that the Cowboys shut down long-term contract talks with George Pickens, who has yet to sign his franchise tag with Dallas. The Steelers, however, have been down this road before.
Back in 2018, the Steelers placed a second-straight franchise tag on Bell, who ultimately refused to sign the tag and wound up leaving the organization following a season-long holdout. He signed a four-year deal with the New York Jets worth $52.5 million in 2019, which made him the second-highest-paid running back at the time.
Pickens, who is looking for a massive $30-plus million payday, could follow in Bell's footsteps if he refuses to play on the franchise tag without a long-term extension in place ā another potential contract misstep for Jerry Jones.
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Q&A
What happened with George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys?
The Cowboys have stopped long-term contract negotiations with George Pickens, who has not yet signed his franchise tag.
How does George Pickens' situation compare to Le'Veon Bell's?
George Pickens' situation mirrors Le'Veon Bell's infamous holdout in 2018, as both faced contract disputes with their respective teams.
What could happen if George Pickens refuses to sign the franchise tag?
If George Pickens refuses to sign the franchise tag, he may hold out for a long-term deal, potentially leading to a similar outcome as Le'Veon Bell's departure from the Steelers.
