George Pickens signs franchise tag, Cowboys debunk trade rumors

George Pickens has signed his 2026 franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, fully guaranteeing him a salary of $27.3 million for the upcoming NFL season. The signing came as veterans began reporting for voluntary offseason workouts in Frisco, Texas, with long-term contract talks postponed until next offseason. The Cowboys' front office also moved to dispel trade rumors that emerged around the time of the 2026 NFL Draft, stating the speculation was far from the truth.