Todd ArcherFeb 27, 2026, 10:18 AM ET
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FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will do what has been expected on Friday, placing the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, sources told ESPN.
The franchise tag guarantees Pickens around $28 million in 2026 but working out a long-term deal remains a possibility.
The Cowboys met with Pickens’ representatives on Thursday at
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