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Cowboys Franchise-Tag George Pickens at $27.3 Million

8/19/2026

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The Dallas Cowboys placed a $27.3 million franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 season.
Pickens, acquired in a 2025 trade for a 2026 third-round pick used on Drew Allar, recorded 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.
Dak Prescott said on August 14 that Pickens’ mindset will keep him productive.
Jerry Jones praised his “Super Bowl-like intensity,” while FanSided ranked him eighth-overrated for 2026, noting the $27.298 million tag.

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The Dallas Cowboys placed a $27.3 million franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens for the 2026 season.
Pickens, acquired in a 2025 trade for a 2026 third-round pick used on Drew Allar, recorded 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.
Dak Prescott said on August 14 that Pickens’ mindset will keep him productive.
Jerry Jones praised his “Super Bowl-like intensity,” while FanSided ranked him eighth-overrated for 2026, noting the $27.298 million tag.