Feb. 26, 2026, 8:01 p.m. CT
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach will have some difficult decisions to make when the NFL’s legal tampering window for free agency opens on March 9.
Among the players Veach may have the option to sign is former Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens.
Should Veach seriously consider picking up Pickens next month?
Here’s a look at what Pickens might cost Kansas City next season:
George Pickens 2025 salary
Pickens played on the franchise tag last season. According to OverTheCap.com, he earned a fully guaranteed base salary of $28,824,000.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.How much money will George Pickens make on his next contract?
The experts at Spotrac.com estimate that the market value of Pickens’ next contract would be a deal that pays the mercurial wide receiver $122,425,436 over four years.
Should Kansas City sign George Pickens in free agency?
While the Chiefs would benefit from Pickens’ presence in Andy Reid’s offense, Kansas City may have a hard time affording the high-dollar contract that the former Georgia Bulldog will command in free agency.