"Nonetheless, we all know how this offseason talk goes; reporters like to ask the most obvious questions about players returning to Dallas, etc. Pickens said he is "willing to do anything" when asked his thoughts on the franchise tag, but he makes clear his belief that his value increased after his career year. He caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns."
"Over the last few years, the Cowboys' front office has dragged out contract extensions with their star players to the point of all of us fans tuning out before they even make the deal final. It happened with CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott in 2024, and it happened with Micah Parsons in 2025 before he was traded. The next star player up for a new deal is All-Pro wide receiver Pickens."
"His quarterback, Dak Prescott, also spoke on if he wanted to have Pickens back next season and his answer was clear as day. "We have two 1's," and that is true, getting Pickens signed needs to be next on the list for Dallas, I have a strong feeling that Pickens could end up like Dez Bryant and if he gets tagged, he won't be there."
George Pickens attended the Pro Bowl and answered questions about the franchise tag, saying he is "willing to do anything" while insisting his value rose after a career year. He recorded 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. The Cowboys previously delayed extensions for CeeDee Lamb, Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. Dak Prescott called Pickens and Lamb "two No. 1's" and emphasized keeping both. There is concern that tagging Pickens could prompt a departure similar to Dez Bryant. Fan frustration centers on repeated contract delays and the need to prioritize signing Pickens.
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