Stephen Jones: We'll finalize franchise tag for George Pickens in the next week
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Key Points:
- Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is expected to be placed under the franchise tag, preventing him from becoming a free agent next month.
- Executive VP Stephen Jones confirmed the franchise tag move will be finalized within the next week, emphasizing the team's desire to keep Pickens.
- The franchise tag secures Pickens with a fully guaranteed 2026 salary and cap hit exceeding $28 million, while extending the negotiation window for a long-term contract into July.
- Jones did not provide a timeline for a long-term deal and was uncertain if Pickens would participate in offseason workouts while under the franchise tag.
- The Cowboys aim to have Pickens working with the team, but the situation will evolve over the coming weeks as negotiations continue.
