NeutralRoleTue, July 28, 2026
Pickens franchised at $27.3M; contract saga resolved, focus shifts to football.
George PickensWRDAL
Pickens will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag at $27.3 million after the Cowboys declined to negotiate a long-term extension. Stephen Jones stated 'There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal,' and the team used the franchise tag to secure Pickens' services for 2026. This resolved the only potential drama the Cowboys faced this offseason and allows the team to focus on football rather than contract negotiations.
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Stephen Jones came right out and said 'There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal.' Despite some skepticism, he was true to his word and instead used the franchise tag to secure Pickens' services for the 2026 season...No. 3 will make $27.3 million playing under the franchise tag this season.
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- Pickens will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag at $27.3 million after the Cowboys declined to negotiate a long-term extension. Stephen Jones stated 'There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal,' and the team used the franchise tag to secure Pickens' services for 2026. This resolved the only potential drama the Cowboys faced this offseason and allows the team to focus on football rather than contract negotiations.
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