Pickens’ Path to Franchise Pay | Dallas Cowboys News

George Pickens’ dazzling 2023 season with the Cowboys—1,400+ yards and 9 TDs—has Dallas franchise-tagging him for $27M, hinting at hesitation to lock him into a long-term deal. Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, now free to speak, says Pickens must elevate his leadership and consistency to earn that top-tier payday. With Cowboys GM Stephen Jones downplaying future talks, Pickens’ 2024 performance will be his chance to prove he’s not just a star, but a franchise cornerstone. The league is watching closely. 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/3fa914d0c61bddb3