What George Pickens Being Only NFL Player on Franchise Tag Means for Cowboys Future

What George Pickens Being Only NFL Player on Franchise Tag Means for Cowboys Future. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is the only active NFL player on the franchise tag, a status set after the Atlanta Falcons reached a three-year, $54 million contract extension with tight end Kyle Pitts on Tuesday. The article notes Pickens’ expected situation differs from others already tagged this offseason, including Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who received a two-year, $88 million deal after a transition tag. For Dallas, Pickens’ tagged salary fully counts against the salary cap as part of a $27.3 million figure, limiting roster flexibility. The Cowboys have shown no interest in extending him this year, and the team’s next steps could involve tagging again in 2027 and potentially trading him afterward.