George Pickens' Cowboys Future Uncertain

0:00On March 30th, George Pickens just wrapped up the best year of his career in 2025 with the Dallas Cowboys hauling in 93. Catches 4, 1,429 yards and 9 touchdowns. That earned him his first Pro Bowl nod and made him a key piece in their passing game alongside Dak Prescott. But now, the Cowboys slapped a non-exclusive franchise tag on him worth $27.3 million for a one-year deal. He still hasn't signed it, creating real drama as the offseason kicks off. Reports are swirling that Pickens might skip training camp altogether unless they hammer out a long-term extension first. ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke it down, saying Pickens can't even step foot in the Cowboys facility without inking that tag, and he's not rushing to. Do it. Head coach Brian Schadenheimer confirmed he's taught to Pickens but stayed chill, no pressure on showing up for voluntary workouts. Schadenheimer added they see Pickens sticking around long-term and will let the business talks unfold.

1:01CLO Steven Jones backed that up, showing patience while negotiations drag on. The tag locks Pickens and Dallas on paper for 2026, but with no progress, expect him to sit out offseason programs until July's deadline. Hits or a bigger deal drops.