George Pickens don finally sign im franchise tag, just two hours before the 2026 NFL Draft start. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver wey don earn Pro Bowl nod go play on di tag dis season, with chance to get long-term contract next offseason.
Cowboys brass don confirm say dem get no plan to trade Pickens. Executive vice president Stephen Jones talk say, “We have no intention of moving George. We’re fired up about him signing his tag because it means he’s ready to come in here and get to work.” Owner Jerry Jones also add say dem get long-term plans for Pickens.
Earlier on Thursday, Rapoport report say Dallas extend “olive branch” to Pickens’ agent, David Mulugheta. Jerry Jones and Stephen Jones call Pickens and Mulugheta for phone to discuss di wideout future. Di call describe as “professional and cordial.”
Di timing of di signing interesting, as e open up trade possibilities from now until midseason trade deadline and fit affect Dallas draft plans. Stephen Jones talk say di team go dey open to drafting wide receiver regardless of Pickens availability.
Pickens dey come off career year for Dallas, hauling in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns for 2025, earning im first Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones don dey lockstep about Pickens. Pickens don make e clear say e want remain for Dallas, with im relationship inside locker room with All-Pro quarterback Dak Prescott and All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb taking center stage.
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