# Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is planning to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag.

*business · news · 2026-04-23 · The Associated Press*

## Key points

- George Pickens plans to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag with the Cowboys.
- The Cowboys will not negotiate a long-term contract with Pickens this offseason.
- Signing the tag allows Pickens to participate in the offseason program starting Monday.
- Pickens had career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns for Dallas last season.

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**Countries:** United States

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