Cowboys WR George Pickens signs his franchise tag

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag tender on Wednesday. While Pickens would prefer a long-term contract, the tag will pay him a guaranteed $27.3 million for the 2026 season.The Cowboys have said they have no interest in negotiating a long-term deal at this time. They would like to see him play well for a second season with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb before making that larger financial commitment.Pickens signing the tag allows the Cowboys to trade him, but they have no interest in that move.