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The Cowboys' handling of George Pickens could be impacted by potential NFL rule change
The NFL trade landscape could change drastically in 2026 if one expected rule proposal is approved. And considering Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens will be one of the biggest names to watch in the trade market this offseason,
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday night, the Cowboys plan to extend the franchise tag to Pickens. That franchise tag secures Pickens for the 2026 season at a rate expected to be $28 million.
In what's considered to be a down year in the draft and free agency, the trade market could really heat up this offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report on the Dallas Cowboys’ plans to use the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens. But a conflicting report has now emerged from Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News.