RT “Cowboys STUNNED: Ian Rapoport Reveals George Pickens Contract Twist That Changes Everything”
The electric wide receiver isn’t going anywhere. Dallas is set to secure its dynamic duo, but a massive financial puzzle awaits.
The dream scenario for Cowboys Nation is edging closer to reality. George Pickens, the human highlight reel whose arrival transformed Dallas’s offense, is on the verge of getting the monumental contract he deserves. According to a bombshell report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys’ most likely plan to secure their star receiver is to use the Franchise Tag, projected to be over $28 million for one season, preventing him from hitting the open market and setting the stage for a long-term extension.
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The numbers don’t lie. Pickens isn’t just having a good season; he’s having a dominant one, currently sitting second in the entire NFL with 908 receiving yards. His pairing with CeeDee Lamb has created a nightmare for defensive coordinators, giving Dak Prescott two elite weapons that defenses simply can’t contain. As Rapoport stated, “If Pickens isn’t the top receiver in free agency next offseason, he’s at least in the conversation.”
The Franchise Tag is the Cowboys’ powerful tool to control this situation. It’s a $28 million-plus placeholder that screams one thing: “You’re not leaving.” This move allows the front office more time to negotiate a multi-year deal without the risk of a bidding war with other teams.
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However, the celebration comes with a sobering reality check. The Cowboys are projected to have the least cap space in the league this offseason. With megadeals for Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, and CeeDee Lamb already stretching the finances to the limit, adding another $28+ million per year is a Herculean task.
But this is the price of doing business when you have elite talent. You don’t let a 24-year-old superstar walk away. The front office will have to get creative—restructuring contracts, moving money, and making tough decisions elsewhere to “make the math work.”
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For now, Cowboys fans can exhale. The franchise is sending a clear message that they are committed to keeping their explosive offensive core together. The Franchise Tag is the first, most crucial step in ensuring the Pickens-Lamb duo continues to terrorize the NFC East for the foreseeable future.
The financial tightrope walk is just beginning, but the will from both sides is undeniable. George Pickens wants to be in Dallas, and Dallas is making sure he stays. The bill for having one of the most exciting offenses in football has just arrived, and the Cowboys are ready to pay up.
