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franchise tag

Former Georgia Star George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Question Amid Trade Talk

Nov 2, 2026 @ 11:09pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

The Georgia Bulldogs have watched George Pickens establish himself as an NFL playmaker, but his future with the Dallas Cowboys is attracting questions. With the trade deadline approaching, his name has entered another round of speculation. This time, the conversation concerns whether Dallas could consider moving one of its most talented offensive weapons.According to NFL […] The post Former Georgia Star George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Question Amid Trade Talk appeared first on HEAVY.

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Joe Schoen ‘Proud’ of Deonte Banks as Giants Weigh Paying Breakout CB

Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:51am
Football > NFL > New York Giants
Athlon Sports

No New York Giants player better personifies the team's growth under first-year head coach John Harbaugh than Deonte Banks.

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‘It Will Eat Away at Your Locker Room,’ ‘Only Going to Get Worse’ — NFL Legend Delivers $27.3M Reality Check to Cowboys About George Pickens

Oct 25, 2026 @ 2:06am
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Pro Football Network

Hall of Famer Cris Carter thinks the Dallas Cowboys' choice to keep George Pickens on a one-year franchise tag could cause trouble in their locker room.

Read more‘It Will Eat Away at Your Locker Room,’ ‘Only Going to Get Worse’ — NFL Legend Delivers $27.3M Reality Check to Cowboys About George Pickens

‘All Because of His Contract’ — Cowboys Legend Dez Bryant Defends George Pickens Amid Dallas’ Questionable Treatment of Star WR

Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:20pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Pro Football Network

Dez Bryant questioned how Dallas uses franchise-tagged WR George Pickens as Brian Schottenheimer asks more of him in the run game.

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Baker Mayfield’s contract situation has been decided

Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:26pm
Football > NFL > Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Larry Brown Sports

Baker Mayfield will be playing out the final year of his contract without a new agreement. Mayfield is reporting to training camp on Tuesday without a new deal, according to Jenna Laine and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made little progress on a new contract, and while there is … The post Baker Mayfield’s contract situation has been decided appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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George Pickens contract prediction with Cowboys minicamp return looming

Jun 15, 2026 @ 3:05pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
ClutchPoints

Once again, the Dallas Cowboys have an unpaid superstar on their hands. George Pickens had his breakout season last year after he was traded to Dallas. He then caught 93 passes and had nine touchdowns, and his 1,429 receiving yards ranked third in the NFL. However, once Pickens’ contract expired at season’s end, Dallas handed […] The post George Pickens contract prediction with Cowboys minicamp return looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Beloved Ex-Cowboys WR Has Stern Advice for George Pickens

May 22, 2026 @ 2:38pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Patrick Crayton had some real-world advice for George Pickens heading into the 2026 season. The post Beloved Ex-Cowboys WR Has Stern Advice for George Pickens appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott breaks silence on George Pickens drama after franchise tag signing

May 15, 2026 @ 10:37am
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
ClutchPoints

The Dallas Cowboys continue to back wide receiver George Pickens despite ongoing discussion surrounding his franchise-tag situation. Quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the situation Thursday during the team’s annual charity home run derby, where the Cowboys raised $80,000 for the Salvation Army, and made it clear he is not concerned about Pickens missing voluntary offseason workouts. […] The post Cowboys QB Dak Prescott breaks silence on George Pickens drama after franchise tag signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Drops Hint on George Pickens Offseason

May 14, 2026 @ 10:58pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is one of the few who have interacted with star wide receiver George Pickens this offseason. The post Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Drops Hint on George Pickens Offseason appeared first on HEAVY.

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Breece Hall’s $45.75 million Jets payday ‘really hit different’

May 8, 2026 @ 5:16pm
Football > NFL > New York Jets
NY Post Sports

Breece Hall was in his feels after inking a $45 million extension with the Jets on Friday, which allowed him to avoid playing on the franchise tag.

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Jets’ Breece Hall signs $45.75 million extension to avoid playing on franchise tag

May 8, 2026 @ 3:10pm
Football > NFL > New York Jets
ClutchPoints

The New York Jets have made several moves throughout the offseason to improve their team, and that even means bringing back some of their current players. One of those players is Breece Hall, whom the Jets just signed to a contract extension instead of making him play on the franchise tag, according to NFL Network’s […] The post Jets’ Breece Hall signs $45.75 million extension to avoid playing on franchise tag appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Pitts Signed the Tag, but the Falcons Still Have a Summer Decision They Cannot Avoid

May 8, 2026 @ 6:56am
Football > NFL > Atlanta Falcons
NFL Analysis

Pitts is under contract for 2026, but the real tension remains. Atlanta still has to decide by July 15 whether his rebound season justifies a longer and more expensive commitment.

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Insider Shuts Down Breece Hall $60 Million Contract Report

May 5, 2026 @ 6:57pm
Football > NFL > New York Jets
Heavy

NFL Insider Connor Hughes of SNY shut down the reported $60 million contract offer involving running back Breece Hall. The post Insider Shuts Down Breece Hall $60 Million Contract Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cowboys still sound uncertain about George Pickens’ future

May 5, 2026 @ 4:37pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Larry Brown Sports

The Dallas Cowboys remain adamant that they will not trade wide receiver George Pickens. Whether they see him at mandatory minicamp, however, remains an open question. In an appearance on Mad Dog Radio Tuesday, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones maintained that the team has “zero interest” in trading Pickens after using the franchise tag on … The post Cowboys still sound uncertain about George Pickens’ future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Report: Cowboys WR George Pickens Sought Trade Partners Before Signing Franchise Tag

May 3, 2026 @ 8:57pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens took finding a trade partner into his own hands before signing franchise tag. The post Report: Cowboys WR George Pickens Sought Trade Partners Before Signing Franchise Tag appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cowboys rumors: Tom Pelissero does not shut down George Pickens trade after signing tender

May 1, 2026 @ 2:45pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
ClutchPoints

Wide receiver George Pickens recently agreed to sign his franchise tag tender with the Dallas Cowboys. While the belief is that Pickens is likely to remain with the club through at least next season, NFL insider Tom Pelissero isn’t ruling out the possibility of a trade still coming to fruition, reigniting rumors in Dallas. During […] The post Cowboys rumors: Tom Pelissero does not shut down George Pickens trade after signing tender appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Will George Pickens Play for the Cowboys in 2026? Timeline After Franchise Tag News

Apr 29, 2026 @ 11:29pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

The Dallas Cowboys got George Pickens to sign his franchise tag. But will he play for the Cowboys in 2026? The post Will George Pickens Play for the Cowboys in 2026? Timeline After Franchise Tag News appeared first on HEAVY.

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George Pickens Franchise Tag: Where He Ranks Among Highest-Paid WRs in 2026

Apr 29, 2026 @ 7:53pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Athlon Sports

George Pickens’ decision to sign gives the Dallas Cowboys certainty at a key spot heading into the 2026 season.

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Breathe easy Cowboys fans, George Pickens has signed the franchise tag

Apr 29, 2026 @ 6:17pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
ClutchPoints

George Pickens has finally signed the franchise tag to stay with the Dallas Cowboys. An odd story after the NFL Draft, there was some concern among the fanbase that Pickens had not signed the one-year deal. But on Wednesday, the wide receiver ended the saga. ESPN’s Todd Archer reported the signing on Wednesday. “George Pickens […] The post Breathe easy Cowboys fans, George Pickens has signed the franchise tag appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What's next for George Pickens? 5 scenarios for Dallas Cowboys WR ranked by likelihood amid franchise tag confusion – A to Z Sports

Apr 29, 2026 @ 3:37pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
A to Z Sports

What's next for George Pickens? 5 scenarios for Dallas Cowboys WR ranked by likelihood amid franchise tag confusion  A to Z Sports

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Cowboys Could Pull Dramatic Move on George Pickens Franchise Tag Contract

Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:47pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Heavy

The Dallas Cowboys are still, unexpectedly, in a standoff over the contract of George Pickens, and could weigh a nuclear option. The post Cowboys Could Pull Dramatic Move on George Pickens Franchise Tag Contract appeared first on HEAVY.

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George Pickens Urged to Explore Trade After Cowboys Contract Move

Apr 29, 2026 @ 9:05am
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Athlon Sports

George Pickens is urged to explore a trade after the Cowboys announce there won't be any negotiations on a long-term deal.

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Why franchise tag should be George Pickens’ last resort, per Jason McCourty

Apr 28, 2026 @ 7:28pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys > Pittsburgh Steelers
ClutchPoints

The Dallas Cowboys received immense value when they traded Day 2 and Day 3 draft picks to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens, but that savvy move also burdened the organization with another potential contract dilemma. Now, after recording 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season, the Second-Team All-Pro is […] The post Why franchise tag should be George Pickens’ last resort, per Jason McCourty appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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George Pickens’ latest move sparks new trade speculation

Apr 27, 2026 @ 4:50pm
Football > NFL > Dallas Cowboys
Larry Brown Sports

Just after it seemed that his immediate future was settled, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens seems to be putting it in doubt again. Reports had emerged prior to the NFL Draft saying Pickens was signing his franchise tag with Dallas, locking him into a $27.3 million contract for one year. On Monday, however, it … The post George Pickens’ latest move sparks new trade speculation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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