Deadline passes for George Pickens to get a long-term deal
George Pickens will play the 2026 season under a franchise tag after a long-term contract deadline passed without an agreement.
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The brief
The deadline for George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys to reach a long-term contract extension has passed. As a result, Pickens will play the 2026 season under a franchise tag.
Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, and the Dallas News emphasizes the financial terms, noting the tag is valued at $27.3M. NFL.com reports that the passing of the July 15 deadline provides no drama for 2026.
Future developments will center on Pickens playing the season under these specific franchise tag terms.
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Quick answers
What is the value of George Pickens' franchise tag?
According to ESPN, the tag is $27.3M.
Which team is George Pickens playing for?
Coverage from the Dallas News and ESPN identifies his team as the Cowboys.
When was the deadline for the long-term deal?
The deadline was July 15.
Coverage (6)
- Deadline passes for George Pickens to receive long-term deal in 2026 Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys · 4h ago
- Deadline passes for Cowboys, George Pickens to reach long-term contract extension Dallas News · 4h ago
- George Pickens playing under franchise tag in 2026 NBC Sports · 4h ago
- July 15 franchise tag deadline will provide no drama in 2026 NFL.com · 4h ago
- Cowboys' George Pickens to play on $27.3M tag as deadline passes ESPN · 4h ago
- Deadline passes for George Pickens to get a long-term deal NBC Sports · 4h ago
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