Pickens Tagged Again? Cowboys' Big Decision | Sports News

George Pickens is crushing it in his rookie season with 93 catches, 1,400+ yards, and 9 TDs—earning him a Pro Bowl spot and All-Pro honors. The Cowboys traded for him, slapped him with the franchise tag worth $27.2M, and he’s cool with it. But here’s the twist: that number is way below what elite receivers command, and next year’s tag could hit $32.8M. With CeeDee Lamb already on the roster and Dallas’ salary cap tight, this might just be a temporary fix. The real drama? Pickens could hit free agency in 2027, forcing Dallas into a tough decision. For now, they’re enjoying his brilliance—and hoping to keep him around. 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/5b0e9575d6f381b9