Pickens' Franchise Tag Fallout | Dallas Cowboys News

George Pickens’ breakout season with the Cowboys has turned into a high-stakes contract showdown, as he’s slapped with the franchise tag worth $27.3 million — far from the long-term deal he’s seeking. Cowboys legend Michael Irvin, who’s been vocal in his support of Pickens since training camp, is now lobbying owner Jerry Jones to lock him up for good. With Pickens forming a strong bond with CeeDee Lamb and showing elite playmaking ability, Irvin sees clear signs he wants to stay — and he’s pushing hard to make it happen. If Pickens repeats his All-Pro performance next year, the Cowboys will face an impossible choice: pay top dollar or risk losing their offensive engine. The pressure’s on — and everyone’s watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b187ffeadfa217a