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Prescott Urges Pickens: Bet on Yourself, Focus on Football

3/7/2026

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Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, advised his teammate George Pickens to focus on football and bet on himself.
The discussion centers on the franchise tag for receivers at $27.298 million versus Pickens' market value of $40 million.
The Cowboys have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract with Pickens, and Prescott's remarks illustrate the stakes.

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Story summary

Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback, advised his teammate George Pickens to focus on football and bet on himself.
The discussion centers on the franchise tag for receivers at $27.298 million versus Pickens' market value of $40 million.
The Cowboys have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract with Pickens, and Prescott's remarks illustrate the stakes.