Yahoo Sports NFL on George Pickens
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George is really wanting to put back-to-back years on top of one another so it'll help his market. And certainly, I know at some point – as does every player in this league – will want to be rewarded with a long-term contract.
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Pickens tagged for 2026; Cowboys uncertain about long-term extension despite strong 2025.
Pickens is set to play the 2026 season on the franchise tag after the Cowboys declined to sign him to an extension despite his strong 2025 performance. The source notes that only three teams pay two receivers at least $25 million AAV, and Pickens' tag status creates uncertainty about his long-term future in Dallas. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones acknowledged the pressure: "George is really wanting to put back-to-back years on top of one another so it'll help his market. And certainly, I know at some point – as does every player in this league – will want to be rewarded with a long-term contract. So that certainly puts pressure on us to have a unique situation there at wide receiver." Pickens signed the tender early in the offseason and reported without issue.
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