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Cowboys Franchise Tag George Pickens, $27.3M Salary Secured

3/21/2026

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The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys wide receiver) on February 27.
The tag secures Pickens' rights through at least 2026.
The guaranteed salary for next season is $27.298 million.
The deadline to negotiate a long-term contract is July 15.
Bobby Belt predicts that an extension will not be reached.

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Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys wide receiver) on February 27.
The tag secures Pickens' rights through at least 2026.
The guaranteed salary for next season is $27.298 million.
The deadline to negotiate a long-term contract is July 15.
Bobby Belt predicts that an extension will not be reached.