"I want our George Pickens relationship to be all honey. I can't tell you how positive I feel about him, and I want our fans to look at it and say, 'That's a lot of money they're putting out there.' Jerry emphasized his commitment to maintaining a positive relationship with Pickens while justifying the financial investment to fans."
"That franchise tag is a one-year, guaranteed $27.3 million contract, if choosing to bet on himself while likely trying to negotiate a long-term deal by the July 15 deadline. This represents Pickens' option to secure guaranteed money while pursuing a longer-term agreement with the Cowboys during the negotiation window."
"Over these past four seasons playing on his rookie deal, the first three spent with the Steelers who gave up on the mercurial receiver and a 2025 fifth-round draft choice to boot for a mere draft choice package consisting of a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder, Pickens made a grand total of $6.7 million."
George Pickens produced a career year in 2025 with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns for the Cowboys. He enters the final year of his initial four-year contract signed with Pittsburgh as a 2022 second-round pick. The Cowboys can place the franchise tag on Pickens for a one-year guaranteed $27.3 million contract, allowing him to negotiate a long-term deal by the July 15 deadline. Over his first four seasons on his rookie deal, Pickens earned $6.7 million total, making the franchise tag offer a substantial financial increase. Jerry Jones expressed strong commitment to Pickens, emphasizing the team's positive relationship and willingness to invest significant money in the receiver.
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