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George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys and NFL All-Pro George Pickens appear to be on the same page when it comes to 2026 — he’ll either play on the $27.3 million franchise tag or be traded and get a long-term extension elsewhere.
For now, though, it seems like Pickens and the Cowboys are simpatico.
“Cowboys WR George Pickens is now under contract for one year and $27.3M fully guaranteed,” NFL Network Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account. “He’ll play it out with the chance to cash in during the 2027 offseason.”
Pickens had career highs of 93 receptions for 1,249 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2025 after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded him to the Cowboys for a 3rd round pick in May 2025.
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