Feb. 7, 2026, 7:31 p.m. CT<\/p>\n
One of the more annoying things about being a locked-in fan of the Dallas Cowboys, is the way that national outlets deliver information on the franchise. America’s Team comes with plusses and minuses, with the fact that Dallas is routinely on national television despite lackluster seasons contrasted by blowing up every single Cowboys molehill into a mountain.<\/p>\n
This one might fall in the latter category, for those who are in the know and have a baseline understanding of how things are going to unfold over the next couple of weeks. The Dallas Cowboys have a clear leverage point to use in the contract negotiations with wide receiver George Pickens, and no one is shocked they are going to utilize it.<\/p>\n
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has “broken” the news the Cowboys are expected to place the franchise tag on George Pickens. Shocker.<\/p>\n
The tag is a no brainer to anyone who pays attention to the circumstances. After trading a third-round pick (and a Day 3 pick swap) to acquire Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas reaped the rewards of the wideout’s first All-Pro season. Pickens set career highs in every meaningful offensive category thanks to catching passes from a bonafide star QB for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n
Working with Dak Prescott, he caught 93 passes for 1,400 yards and scored nine touchdowns.<\/p>\n