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Cowboys Face Deadline to Secure Pickens' Long-Term Deal

3/24/2026

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The Dallas Cowboys must negotiate a long-term contract for George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys wide receiver) before July 15, as he would earn $27.298 million under the franchise tag.
The market for top receivers is rising after the Seattle Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba for $42.15 million.
No talks have started yet between the Cowboys and Pickens.
If the Cowboys hesitate, they risk higher costs to retain Pickens.

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Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys must negotiate a long-term contract for George Pickens (Dallas Cowboys wide receiver) before July 15, as he would earn $27.298 million under the franchise tag.
The market for top receivers is rising after the Seattle Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba for $42.15 million.
No talks have started yet between the Cowboys and Pickens.
If the Cowboys hesitate, they risk higher costs to retain Pickens.