Report: George Pickens will sign the franchise tag
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Key Points:
- Coach Brian Schottenheimer expects Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens to participate in the Dallas Cowboys' offseason program, contingent on Pickens signing the franchise tag.
- Pickens has agreed to sign the nonexclusive $27.3 million franchise tag, allowing him to work out with the team and remain under contract for the 2024 season.
- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones engaged in discussions with Pickens' agent, successfully convincing him to attend the offseason program.
- The team announced it will not negotiate a long-term contract with Pickens in 2026, as he is scheduled to become a free agent in 2027.
- With Pickens under the franchise tag, the Cowboys retain the option to trade him and are still considering drafting a wide receiver with their 12th overall pick in the upcoming draft.
