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George Pickens is locked into a massive 2026 franchise tag salary of $27.3 million after missing the extension deadline, with no trade talks on the table and the Cowboys clearly prioritizing his return for at least one more season alongside CeeDee Lamb. His standout 2025 performance made him a top-tier target, and while a tag-and-trade remains a distant possibility, his value could skyrocket to $32.76 million next year — positioning him as a coveted free agent in 2027. With exclusive negotiating rights after 2026, Dallas faces a pivotal decision: lock him down long-term or risk losing him in free agency — especially after their offense thrived with him on the field.

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