"The NFL set the 2026 salary cap at $301.2 million on Friday, making Pickens' salary guarantee $27.298 million for next season if he chooses to play on it. While working out a long-term deal remains a possibility, the two sides have until July 15 to get a new contract finalized or, by NFL rule, the player must play on the one-year deal or choose to hold out."
"The Cowboys used the nonexclusive tag designation on Pickens, sources told ESPN, which allows him to talk to other teams when free agency begins March 11. Should Pickens sign an offer sheet with another team, the Cowboys will have the right to match the offer or decline to do so and receive two first-round draft picks as compensation."
"When you build the right culture here, the players want to stay. Players want to be here. And so, as the negotiation and the business continue, we're optimistic about getting something done with Brandon."
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens on Friday, using the nonexclusive designation to secure his rights through 2026. The tag carries a $27.298 million salary guarantee for the 2026 season. The nonexclusive tag allows Pickens to negotiate with other teams during free agency beginning March 11, with the Cowboys retaining the right to match any offer sheet or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation. The two sides have until July 15 to finalize a long-term contract. The Cowboys met with Pickens' representatives at the NFL scouting combine, though discussions were described as general rather than in-depth. Meanwhile, All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey, a restricted free agent, continues contract negotiations with the team.
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