George Pickens Makes a Statement Right After Signing Cowboys Franchise Tag
George Pickens signed his one-year franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys worth approximately $27.3 million for the 2026 season, forgoing a holdout despite the absence of a long-term deal. Shortly after the signing, reports emerged that Pickens unfollowed the Cowboys on Instagram, signaling potential discontent. The move keeps Pickens with the team for now but leaves open possibilities for a future extension, trade, or free agency following a standout 2025 season.
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By Rowan Fisher-ShottonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.On Wednesday, it was confirmed that star wide receiver George Pickens has officially signed his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, locking him into a one-year deal worth roughly $27.3 million for the 2026 season.That move alone raised eyebrows across the NFL.After a career year in Dallas and months of speculation about a long-term extension, many expected a holdout, or at least prolonged tension, after Cowboys brass made it clear ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft that they weren't offering Pickens a multi-year deal.Instead, Pickens signed anyway.And almost immediately, the tone shifted again.Shortly after…
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