George Pickens Signs Franchise Tag, Earns Top 10 WR Salary

On April 30, George Pickens is locked in with the Dallas Cowboys after signing his franchise

tag on Wednesday.

That deal guarantees him $27.3 million for the 2026 season, keeping him off the trade

block for now.

This puts Pickens' sixth on the list of highest paid Y receivers, behind guys like Jackson

Smith and Jigba at $36.5 million and Jamar, Chase at $33.83 million.

Ahead of him are AJ Brown and Amon Rossane Brown with Brandon Ayuk and CD Lam right behind.

Last season, the 25-year-old balled out with 93 catches for the eighth most in the league,

1,049.

He yards good for third and nine touchdowns tying for eighth, all career highs that made

this tag feel earned.

Now he's set to show up for mandatory minicamp in June, dodging any fines, and he's already

bonding with Dak Prescott, CD Lam, and the coaches.

A, fresh start after some drama in Pittsburgh.

With that chemistry building this off season, expect contract extension talks the heat

up soon between Pickens and the Cowboys.