Cowboys plan to use franchise tag on controversial receiver George Pickens for $28 million

Cowboys Plan to Franchise Tag George Pickens The Cowboys are determined to keep wide receiver George Pickens from hitting free agency. They plan to apply the franchise tag to him this Friday, following his standout first season with the team. According to Spotrac, the franchise tag for receivers might amount to around $28 million. Cowboys […]
NFL franchise tags in 2026: Understanding their function and players such as George Pickens who might receive them

NFL Offseason Begins with Franchise Tag Window Opening The NFL offseason kicks off today, marking the start of the franchise tag period. From February 17 to March 3, teams have the opportunity to utilize one of three available tags on players heading into free agency, thereby keeping them from entering the market. There are three […]
George Pickens exceeds CeeDee Lamb

Owens Picks Pickens Over Lamb SAN FRANCISCO — Terrell Owens is clear in his opinion: George Pickens is “better” than CeeDee Lamb when it comes to Cowboys receivers. During a chat with the California Post this Super Bowl week, Owens expressed that if he had to decide between the two, it wouldn’t be a tough […]
Jerry Jones supports Cowboys star George Pickens amid growing criticism.

Jerry Jones is not keen on the criticism aimed at George Pickens. The owner of the Cowboys stood by his wide receiver after some observers questioned Pickens’ commitment following last Thursday’s defeat to the Lions. Amazon Prime analyst Richard Sherman specifically called out Pickens for seeming “disinterested in playing football,” particularly after teammate CeeDee Lamb […]
Cowboys coach plans to talk with George Pickens after response to former NFL player’s comments

Cowboys Coach Addresses Feud Involving Star Receiver Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has promised to step in after a clash between one of his top wide receivers and a former NFL cornerback sparked some tension. Following their recent loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday, which dropped the Cowboys’ season record to 6-6-1, the […]
Cowboys coach to talk to George Pickens after inappropriate post following former star’s harsh comments

Brian Schottenheimer is navigating some of the challenges that Mike Tomlin faced with George Pickens during their time in Pittsburgh. On Friday, the Cowboys coach stated he intends to talk to Pickens after the wide receiver posted an inappropriate message criticizing former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, which was later removed following Sherman’s critique of Pickens’ […]
George Pickens from the Cowboys responds to Richard Sherman

George might have picked a tough game to be so involved in. During a high-scoring matchup on “Thursday Night Football” between the Cowboys and Lions, Dallas receiver George Pickens didn’t make much of an impact despite the absence of star teammate CeeDee Lamb, who left the game due to a concussion. Now, Pickens finds himself […]
The Play That Has People Wondering About George Pickens’ Effort

The Dallas Cowboys and George Pickens: A Disappointing Outcome The Cowboys traded for George Pickens hoping for a game-changing performance, but he fell short when they needed it most. On Thursday night, Dallas was in dire need of a win against the Lions—not just to maintain their three-game winning streak, but also to gain a […]
Richard Sherman criticizes George Pickens for lack of effort in Thursday night game

These are the types of performances that linger in the minds of management during contract discussions. Controversial Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens faced significant criticism after a lackluster showing in what some called a critical loss to the Lions. Richard Sherman, a former star cornerback, mentioned on Amazon Prime’s postgame broadcast that he felt […]
Cowboys drop big clue about their intentions for George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys Face Offseason Dilemma The Dallas Cowboys are riding high, but an important decision looms on the horizon. They recently traded for George Pickens, a talented yet troubled receiver from the Steelers. Now, after setting career highs and ranking second in the NFL with 1,142 receiving yards over just 12 games, the question is […]