Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones informed reporters today that wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag. According to Jones, the organization has decided that there will be no further negotiations regarding a long-term contract extension for the receiver this year.
Per Adam Schefter, Pickens has not yet signed the franchise tender. This decision by the front office effectively locks the receiver into a one-year arrangement for the upcoming campaign. Jones confirmed the status of the negotiations during a meeting with the media, clarifying that the team is moving forward with the current tag designation and does not intend to revisit contract talks at this time.
The announcement ends immediate speculation regarding a potential multi-year agreement before the start of the season. While Pickens remains a key part of the Dallas offense, the lack of a long-term deal means his future with the team beyond this year remains uncertain. No further updates on the signing of the tender have been provided by the player's camp as the team prepares for the 2026 schedule.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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