"The Cowboys could save at least $2.5 million in 2026 by placing the franchise tag on George Pickens Acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers in early May, Pickens was phenomenal for Dallas during the 2025 season, ranking eighth in the NFL in receptions (93), third in receiving yards (1,429), sixth in yards per reception (15.4), and tied for eighth in receiving touchdowns (nine) en route to earning his first trip to the Pro Bowl."
"Some were concerned about Pickens' behavioral issues in Pittsburgh, but outside of a few minor incidents in which he appeared to check out, he was seemingly a model teammate for most of the season, which is why Dak Prescott, Brian Schottenheimer, and even Jerry Jones himself have all expressed desire to bring him back. According to Spotrac, Pickens' market value could see him land a four-year deal worth $122,425,436, making his average annual salary a robust $30,606,359 per season,"
The Cowboys acquired George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in early May and he produced a strong 2025 season, totaling 93 receptions for 1,429 yards (15.4 average) and nine touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl nod. CeeDee Lamb's injury partly opened opportunities, and earlier behavioral concerns gave way to mostly positive teammate behavior that convinced Dak Prescott, Brian Schottenheimer, and Jerry Jones to pursue him. Spotrac projects a four-year, $122,425,436 market valuation while Over The Cap projects a 2026 wide receiver franchise tag at $28,046,000. Marcus Spears, the Cowboys' 20th overall pick in 2005, played eight seasons in Dallas before a one-year stint with the Ravens and retirement.
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