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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

BREAKING: Cowboys Franchise Tag George Pickens | $27M Gamble or Masterstroke?!

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The Dallas Cowboys have officially franchise tagged George Pickens on a non-exclusive deal worth an estimated $27.298 million — and Cowboys Nation is divided. Is this a smart move by Jerry Jones and the front office? Or are the Cowboys gambling with the salary cap once again? In this episode, Paul Stewart and Mike Poland break down: What the non-exclusive franchise tag really means The $27M cap hit and restructuring implications Could another team steal Pickens for two first-round picks? Should Dallas have extended him earlier? What this means for CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott, and the future of the offense Plus, we react to the growing offseason drama and what this signals about the Cowboys' direction heading into the draft. Is Pickens staying long term… or is this the beginning of the end? Cowboys Nation — this one is HUGE. #DallasCowboys #GeorgePickens #CowboysNews #NFLFranchiseTag #CowboysNation #NFLNews #DakPrescott #CeeDeeLamb ️The World’s Team Podcast is proudly part of the BLEAV Network and Cowboys Experience. Watch / Listen & subscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldHcDGc0z_m5WlEfmUfZhA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uDe1CrUjavXV944p7ZTOz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worlds-team/id1746711611 Hosted by Paul Stewart and Mike Poland. This podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The World’s Team Podcast. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dallas Cowboys have franchise tagged George Pickens on a $27M non-exclusive deal — but is this smart business or a risky gamble? We break down the cap implications, holdout potential, and what this means for Dallas moving forward.

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