Pickens' Franchise Tag Dilemma: Sign or Hold Out?

On April 29, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens got hit with the franchise tag earlier this year, but he still hasn't inked it.

That's got everyone buzzing with confusion over his next move.

His camp shot an email to the team saying he plans to sign soon.

Once he does, he's locked in for mandatory minicamp, training camp, and the full season pay under the tag.

Fans are scratching their heads since the Cowboys flat out said they got zero plans to trade him and won't talk long-term deals right now.

Most likely scenario, Pickens signs up and balls out on the tag this year, runner up has him holding out a bit before suiting up for week one.

Trades rank lower, with missing gains or a surprise extension, way down the list.

As voluntary workouts just started, and minicamp looms, watch for that signature to drop.

It could lock in a smooth ride or spark some real-off season. Fireworks.