Cowboys receiver George Pickens will play the 2026 season on a $27.3 million franchise tender after missing the deadline for a long-term deal. The Cowboys had previously indicated they wouldn’t pursue an extension, and Pickens expressed readiness to focus on football rather than contract negotiations. In 2025, he achieved career highs with 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, forming a strong duo with CeeDee Lamb. However, the Cowboys struggled to a 7-9-1 record, hampered by a poor defense.
