Cowboys' George Pickens will play the 2026 season under $27.3 million franchise tag, per report

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 NFL season under a $27.3 million franchise tag after the Wednesday deadline passed without a long-term contract extension being reached. The tag was applied to the star wideout, preventing him from becoming a free agent while the two sides failed to agree on a multi-year deal. Pickens will earn $27.3 million for the 2026 season under the one-year designation.