The Dallas Cowboys have finally secured one of their key pieces. They used the franchise tag on George Pickens and were also firm in ruling out any potential trade involving their wide receiver.
“There’s zero interest in a trade for George Pickens. Zero interest,” Stephen Jones firmly stated on the Mad Dog Sports Radio. Evidently, Brian Schottenheimer and the rest of his staff intend to keep their elite offensive trio composed of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Pickens.
Meanwhile, as the team’s first moves begin to take shape, Jones also added that he expects to see the receiver at the OTA sessions: “Certainly, that’s what we expect. I mean, anytime a player signs a contract and the expectations, as we hold for all of our players, is when you sign up and you’re under contract then you’re expected to do what your teammates are doing.”
Everything seems to have fallen into place for America’s team. The Cowboys defensive projection has grown exponentially thanks to their reinforcements, and now the offense—their greatest strength—has been secured for 2026.
George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys.
How is Pickens’ contract situation?
By signing the tender, Pickens locked in a fully guaranteed salary of $27.3 million, ensuring he remains a focal point of the Cowboys’ offense alongside CeeDee Lamb.
While the team has currently paused negotiations for a long-term extension until the 2027 offseason, the signing of the tag eliminates any threat of a holdout. This allows Pickens to focus entirely on the upcoming campaign as the team’s clear WR2, aiming to build on his elite production from last year and solidify his case for a record-breaking contract in the near future.
Cowboys offense aims to remain elite
Leading the league’s second-ranked total offense in 2025, Dak Prescott orchestrated a high-powered aerial attack that accounted for 4,552 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. Under his veteran command, the air game became the unit’s primary engine, helping Dallas maintain a top-tier average of 391.9 total yards per game.
By consistently challenging defenses downfield, Prescott finished the season with a solid 99.5 passer rating, proving the team’s pass-heavy identity remains one of the most potent threats in the NFL.
