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George Pickens is locked in for the 2026 season under the franchise tag, playing out a fully guaranteed $27.3M one-year deal after the Cowboys and star WR couldn’t agree on a long-term extension before the July 15 deadline. While the Cowboys signaled early they weren’t prioritizing an extension this offseason, they’ve deferred talks until after the season, likely January. Pickens, focused on football and letting his agent handle business, is the only franchise-tagged player this year without a multi-year deal — unlike Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts. The Cowboys can re-tag him for $32.8M in 2027, but both sides remain calm. After a career-best 2025 season — leading the league in catches, yards, and TDs — Pickens is laser-focused on winning and bringing a Super Bowl to Dallas, positioning himself for a massive payday in 2027.

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