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Why history might repeat itself for the Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys confirmed that George Pickens will play under a $27.29 million franchise tag without a long-term contract. Stephen Jones stated there will be no ongoing negotiations for a new deal.
Key points
- George Pickens will play under a franchise tag
- No long-term contract negotiations are ongoing
- Pickens' franchise tag is worth $27.29 million
- Stephen Jones confirmed the decision during a press conference
- Pickens has made significant progress with the Cowboys
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The Cowboys put an end to the speculation on Wednesday as Stephen Jones confirmed during the team's pre-draft press conference that there will be no long-term contract for George Pickens this offseason, and the receiver will play on his $27.29 million franchise tag.
No talks are ongoing, and Jones gave no indication that changes anytime soon.
"We've made a decision that we're gonna have George play under the franchise tag, which won't be a first for us. There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal. That's certainly not a first for this organization and won't be a first in the league, in terms of this decision as we move forward. So whether it's Dak Prescott, who played under one and then got tagged a second time, whether that's DeMarcus Lawrence or whether it's Tony Pollard, we've had those situations." Jones said.
"We're so fired up to have George on this football team. He's been here for a year, and we gave up a third-round pick for him and he's made tremendous progress in the year he's been here. He'll be the first to tell you this is a great situation for him, playing with CeeDee [Lamb] and Dak, and in Schottenheimer's offense. He loves Coach Schottenheimer and what he brings to the table. But this is the conscious decision we've made." Jones added.
Pickens' July 15 deadline is now the only real leverage he has
Q&A
Why is George Pickens playing under a franchise tag with the Cowboys?
George Pickens is playing under a franchise tag because the Cowboys decided not to pursue a long-term contract for him this offseason.
What is the value of George Pickens' franchise tag?
George Pickens' franchise tag is valued at $27.29 million for the upcoming season.
What did Stephen Jones say about George Pickens' situation?
Stephen Jones confirmed that there will be no negotiations for a long-term deal and expressed excitement about Pickens' progress and fit within the team.
