Cowboys Sign Pickens to Franchise Tag, No Extension in Sight

On May 3rd, the Dallas Cowboys sign wide receiver George Pickens to his franchise tag tender, worth over $27 million.

But with his high market value and past production, folks wonder if he'll push for a long-term deal.

Head coach Brian Schadenheimer shut that down quick, saying the team has no plans for an extension this year.

Schadenheimer doubled down, insisting Pickens loves football so much he'd play for peanuts.

He figures that passion means no-hold-out talks are even needed, the Cowboys are sticking to their guns on this one.

Fans and analysts see it as noble, but real talk. Money usually drives these decisions more than pure love for the game.

The Cowboys tight-capped situation, and Pickens' spotty character history, make them wary of committing big right now.

Pickens has been unpredictable before, so signing the tender doesn't guarantee he'll show for organized team activities.

Every mispractice costs him cash, but that franchise money lacks real security.

Still, the Cowboys seem locked in, betting on his game day fire to keep things smooth as training camp nears.