Cowboys aware of potential fallout of Pickens tag

Todd ArcherFeb 23, 2026, 02:24 PM ET

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INDIANAPOLIS — With the Dallas Cowboys, in the words of executive vice president Stephen Jones, “leaning,” toward the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, the organization is also aware of the fallout from that potential decision.

While it has not happened recently when the Cowboys have used the franchise tag, players have opted to stay away from their

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