{"id":19047,"date":"2025-11-27T20:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T00:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/george-pickens-contract-update-reveals-cowboys-franchise-tag-plan-jerry-jones-doesnt-want-you-to-know-about\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T20:38:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T00:38:51","slug":"63102-george-pickens-contract-update-cowboys-won-t-let-star-wr-hit-free-agency-franchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/63102-george-pickens-contract-update-cowboys-won-t-let-star-wr-hit-free-agency-franchi\/","title":{"rendered":"George Pickens contract update reveals Cowboys franchise tag plan Jerry Jones doesn’t want you to know about"},"content":{"rendered":"

George Pickens<\/b> is headed toward a major contract decision in the offseason. The Dallas Cowboys are pulling out all the stops to prevent their star wide receiver from hitting free agency, with reports indicating a $28 million franchise tag<\/b> looming as the likely path forward.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • George Pickens<\/b> is currently in the final year of his rookie contract worth $3.7 million<\/li>\n
  • Through 11 games with Dallas, he’s second in the NFL with 1,054 receiving yards<\/b> and third with 8 touchdowns<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Jerry Jones<\/b> stated he “does not envision” Pickens playing anywhere except Dallas in 2026<\/li>\n
  • Cowboys’ franchise tag for Pickens is projected at approximately $28 million for one season<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Star Wide Receiver’s Breakthrough Season in Dallas<\/h2>\n

    When the Cowboys traded<\/b> for George Pickens<\/b> from the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/b> last May using only a third-round pick, nobody knew what would happen. Ten games into the season, it’s crystal clear the trade has been an absolute steal. Pickens<\/b> ranks second in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,054<\/b> through just 11 games played.<\/p>\n

    His performance has exceeded even the most optimistic expectations set by Dallas management. He leads the entire league in receptions on tight-window targets with 12 catches for 227 yards<\/b> according to Next Gen Stats. This production has put him firmly in the conversation as one of the league’s elite receivers.<\/p>\n

    Cowboys Won’t Let Pickens Hit Free Agency Market<\/h2>\n

    Cowboys owner Jerry Jones<\/b> left no room for interpretation this week when discussing Pickens’ future. “No, I do not at this time,” Jones said when asked if he could envision Pickens<\/b> playing for another franchise in 2026. Jones emphasized that Dallas has built an exceptional offensive unit around Dak Prescott<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    No formal contract talks have taken place between the two sides, according to NFL sources. However, Dallas<\/b> has already signaled strong intentions to negotiate an extension. CeeDee Lamb<\/b>, who signed a four-year, $136 million deal in 2024, added his voice to the conversation, saying he has confidence the team will keep Pickens<\/b> around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Metric<\/td>\nValue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Receiving Yards (2025)<\/td>\n1,054 yards (2nd in NFL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Receiving Touchdowns<\/td>\n8 touchdowns (3rd in NFL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Current Contract Status<\/td>\nFinal year of rookie deal ($3.7M)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Franchise Tag Cost (2026)<\/td>\n~$28 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Market Comparison<\/td>\nJa’Marr Chase signed 4-year, $161M extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    The Franchise Tag Strategy Takes Center Stage<\/h2>\n

    According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler<\/b>, the Cowboys<\/b> are not afraid of the $28 million franchise tag<\/b> number projected for 2026. The tag would buy Dallas<\/b> additional time to negotiate a long-term extension while preventing Pickens<\/b> from reaching the open market. Fowler<\/b> notes that Pickens<\/b>‘ camp would “strongly prefer” a long-term contract over the tag, citing concerns about lack of security.<\/p>\n

    Financial constraints make the tag appealing but not ideal for Dallas<\/b>. The Cowboys<\/b> currently have the least projected salary-cap space in the entire NFL for 2026, making them one of the most cap-strapped teams heading into the offseason. An extension would actually be more cost-effective than the franchise tag from a salary-cap perspective.<\/p>\n

    Contract Negotiations and Market Dynamics<\/h2>\n

    The market for elite wide receivers has become increasingly expensive. Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase<\/b> recently signed a four-year, $161 million extension, while Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb<\/b> inked a four-year, $136 million deal in 2024. Pickens<\/b> appears positioned to command serious money based on his elite production this season. At just 25 years old<\/b> entering 2026, he embodies the prime years teams covet.<\/p>\n

    \n“He’s an outstanding, let me emphasize this again, outstanding teammate. He brings energy to the team even when he’s not making some of those great receptions. Bottom line, it’s working, and it’s precious to have it here.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Jerry Jones<\/b>, Cowboys Owner\/General Manager<\/p>\n

    What Happens Next for Pickens and the Cowboys?<\/h2>\n

    The Cowboys<\/b> face a fascinating dilemma with limited franchise tag availability. Brandon Aubrey<\/b>, their elite kicker, is also in a contract year, and teams can only use one franchise tag per offseason. If Dallas opts to tag Aubrey<\/b>, they’d lose the ability to tag Pickens<\/b>, opening the door for free agency. However, sources indicate Dallas<\/b> is prioritizing negotiations with Aubrey<\/b> as well.<\/p>\n

    One source told NFL.com<\/b> that there are “a few moving parts” to sort out, but these are “good problems to have in Dallas.” The reality is that Pickens<\/b> hitting free agency would be costly, with multiple teams likely willing to offer north of $28 million annually. The Cowboys<\/b>‘ best path appears to be negotiating an extension before the offseason truly gets underway.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • NFL.com<\/b> – Cowboys want to retain WR George Pickens beyond 2025 with franchise tag being a potential option<\/li>\n
    • Dallas Cowboys Official Website<\/b> – Jerry Jones doesn’t envision George Pickens not playing for Cowboys in 2026<\/li>\n
    • Sporting News<\/b> – Cowboys’ George Pickens gets $28 million contract update from ESPN insider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":19046,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"George Pickens\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jerry Jones\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4510700\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dak Prescott\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/d9EfhtWrTh3Oo7iscgSG0lU9Prr.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/4467197\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"CeeDee Lamb\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ja'Marr Chase\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jeremy Fowler\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/5096418\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Brandon 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