Yahoo Sports NFL on George Pickens

Article5 Cowboys in the running for a training camp contract extensionJuly 29, 2026

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Give him the franchise tag, and see if he can repeat the same success as last year. If Pickens has close to the same level of production as he did a season ago, he's most likely gone before the 2027 season.

STACKED’s take

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Pickens franchise-tagged; likely to leave if he repeats last year's production.

The Cowboys have applied the franchise tag to George Pickens and are waiting to see if he can repeat his production from last season. If Pickels performs at a similar level, he is 'most likely gone before the 2027 season,' making him a flight risk for the team's wide receiver core.