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Cowboys land George Pickens, reshaping their offense as Steelers pursue new WR options

Dallas bolstered its offense by trading for George Pickens, a top-10 receiver last season, pairing him with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in a move many view as lopsided given Pittsburgh’s need to replace him and the Steelers’ rumored pursuit of Tyreek Hill (who is a free agent after Dolphins release) or DK Metcalf. The Hill angle highlights Pittsburgh’s aggressive win-now mindset, while Dallas’s acquisition reinforces a blueprint for sustained contention.

via The Landry Hat|

#dallas-cowboys #dk-metcalf #george-pickens

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Cowboys roll the dice on George Pickens with a franchise tag

Dallas is using the franchise tag to keep WR George Pickens for about $28 million in 2026 rather than meeting his market value, a calculated risk that Pickens could respond with a holdout, a trade demand, or push for a long-term deal once a market-rate contract emerges.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Cowboys to franchise-tag George Pickens, buying time for a potential longer deal

Dallas Cowboys expect to franchise-tag wide receiver George Pickens within the next week, keeping him from free agency and extending the negotiation window into July for a possible long-term deal. The tag would guarantee a 2026 salary and cap hit over $28 million, with a long-term contract potentially reducing the cap, though it’s unclear whether Pickens will attend offseason workouts while tagged.

via NBC Sports|

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sports2 days ago•31 min saved

Depth Over Star Power: 2026 NFL Free Agents Could Reshape Rosters

NFL insider Marc Ross ranks the top 101 free agents for 2026, arguing this class is deeper than its star power suggests and could reshape rosters more than the 2025 cycle. The ranking starts with Malik Willis at No. 1 and features standout names across positions like George Pickens, Jaelan Phillips, Tyler Linderbaum, Alec Pierce, Mike Evans, and more, emphasizing position scarcity, age and market value over sheer money. He notes the negotiating window opens March 9 and free agency begins March 11, highlighting a deep pool of players to upgrade teams.

via NFL.com|

#2026-nfl-free-agents #free-agency #george-pickens

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NFL franchise tag season kicks off with seven prime targets for 2026

NFL teams open the franchise-tag window (through March 3) with a July 15 deadline for long-term deals; the one-year tag (and a rarer transition tag) helps teams retain players, cap space, and hedge against free agency, sometimes as leverage for trades. Judy Battista’s primer highlights seven likely tag candidates in 2026, led by George Pickens ( Cowboys WR) and Daniel Jones (Colts QB), then Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks RB), Odafe Oweh (Chargers LB), Trey Hendrickson (Bengals DE), Kyle Pitts (Falcons TE), and Breece Hall (Jets RB), with the 2026 cap expected north of $300 million per team.

via NFL.com|

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sports8 days ago•13 min saved

Cowboys fined George Pickens at least once during 2025 season

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was fined by the team at least once during the 2025 season, per ESPN citing sources; the report clarifies that it did not allege multiple fines. Pickens posted 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in 2025 and is set to be an unrestricted free agent. Dallas is expected to use the franchise tag to buy time for a long-term deal or a potential trade, and Pickens was traded to Dallas from Pittsburgh in 2022.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|

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sports8 days ago•12 min saved

NFL Franchise Tag Window Opens for 2026, Staging the Build-Up to Free Agency

The NFL’s franchise tag window runs Feb. 17–Mar. 3, with teams weighing one-year tenders or pursuing multi-year extensions by July 15; there are three tag types—non-exclusive, exclusive, and transition—whose values depend on the top salaries and league cap, and while many teams wait to tag near the deadline, potential targets for 2026 include George Pickens, Daniel Jones and Breece Hall.

via NFL.com|

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Cowboys-Pickens fines myth debunked as franchise-tag looming

A ProFootballTalk piece argues that the report of the Cowboys fining George Pickens is overstated and the Archer quote was misrepresented as saying he was fined “multiple times.” The article notes a benching and a missed team bus as possible incidents but says there’s no clear record of repeated fines, and Jerry Jones later praised Pickens. It also examines whether a smear campaign could be used to drive down Pickens’ value, but finds no evidence of one thus far. The bigger factor remains Dallas’s likely use of the franchise tag, around $28 million for 2026, signaling a commitment to keep Pickens regardless of whispers.

via NBC Sports|

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sports15 days ago•20 min saved

Five Elite WRs, Five Dream Fits for 2026 Free Agency

PF F identifies the five top wide-receiver free agents for 2026 and their best fits: George Pickens to the New York Jets (tag-and-trade feasibility with Jets’ cap space and draft capital); Alec Pierce to the Tennessee Titans; Mike Evans to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Deebo Samuel to the Miami Dolphins; and Jauan Jennings to the San Francisco 49ers. The analysis emphasizes cap space, draft capital, and scheme fits as key drivers, with PFF rankings backing the value of these targets.

via PFF|

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sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Cowboys poised to franchise-tag George Pickens to curb free agency

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to apply the franchise tag to wide receiver George Pickens, preventing him from hitting the open market. The tag would be around $28 million for 2026; if non-exclusive, other teams could sign him but Dallas could match or receive two first-round picks as compensation. The Cowboys and Pickens would have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal, and Pickens could hold out for more than the tag amount while remaining under the tag. The situation bears similarities to past Cowboys contract standoffs with Mulugheta’s clients.

via NBC Sports|

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Cowboys Target Long-Term Fit for Pickens as Talks Heat Up

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says contract talks with wide receiver George Pickens are ongoing, with the franchise tag likely to be used to buy time for a long-term deal after Pickens' 2025 breakout (1,429 yards, 9 TD). Jones praises Pickens' work ethic and fit, and the team also plans to pursue extensions for others like Javonte Williams, Jadeveon Clowney and Brandon Aubrey.

via NBC Sports|

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sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Lamb Vows to Keep Pickens as Pro Bowl Recruitments Heat Up

CeeDee Lamb said George Pickens was recruitable by several players right in front of him at the Pro Bowl, including Micah Parsons, and warned teams that Dallas won’t let Pickens leave. Lamb even suggested he’d take a pay cut to keep his teammate, praising Pickens’ first Dallas season (93 receptions, 1,429 yards, 9 TDs) and signaling Dallas’ intent to re-sign him amid ongoing free‑agency interest.

via Sports Illustrated|

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around-the-nfl21 days ago•12 min saved

Pickens price tag up as Cowboys free agency looms

George Pickens, who posted career-best numbers in his first Cowboys season (93 receptions, 1,429 yards, 9 TDs), says he'd love to stay with Dallas but free agency isn't entirely in his control. He expects to command north of $20 million per year, with a franchise tag possibly in the high $20s, while Dallas balances Lamb's $25 million base and other cap hits. He seeks the best deal for both sides and has not spoken with Jerry Jones; negotiations will hinge on his agent. Pickens stresses he's a playmaker who could thrive anywhere, even joking about Canada.

via NFL.com|

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sports22 days ago•12 min saved

NFC Rally Sparks 66-52 Pro Bowl Win as Bolles, Chase and Parsons Shine

The NFC erased a 52-36 deficit to beat the AFC 66-52 in the Pro Bowl Games, fueled by Cowboys and Eagles stars, with Hurts and Prescott pairing for multiple TDs, Pickens catching a late score, Bolles emerging as a red-zone threat, Chase delivering a one-handed interception and a 50-yard TD after moonlighting as a safety, and Micah Parsons stealing the show on a rascal scooter; the night also previewed flag football's Olympic debut in L.A. 2028.

via NFL.com|

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sports23 days ago•3 min saved

Pickens Pushes for Dallas Stay as Value Surges

The Cowboys want to keep George Pickens after a breakout 2025 season (93 receptions, 1,429 yards, 9 TDs), with a franchise tag possible while negotiating a long-term deal. Pickens says he wants to remain in Dallas and views himself as a playmaker, but acknowledges football is a business and says he can’t control the negotiations.

via NBC Sports|

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