Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season under his $27.3 million franchise tag after failing to reach a long-term contract agreement before Wednesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.
The missed deadline means Pickens and the Cowboys were unable to negotiate a multi-year deal in the time allocated. Franchise tags are typically used by teams to retain players for one season while contract discussions continue, though they can also serve as a final resolution when negotiations stall.
With the deadline now passed, Pickens is contractually obligated to play for Dallas during the 2026 season at the tender value of $27.3 million, unless the team and player reach a different arrangement outside the standard negotiation window.
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