Dallas Cowboys fans still remember calling for T.J. Watt in the 2017 NFL draft. In need of a new pass-rusher, Watt was there for the taking at No. 28 overall.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says a tag and trade scenario involving the Cowboys and WR George Pickens is considered a possibility heading into the offseason. Dallas is expected to franchise Pickens to prevent him from leaving in free agency and to give them time to work on a long-term deal.
It appears one of the biggest dominoes has already fallen for the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, when it was reported on Saturday that they plan to use the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens.
The NFL franchise tag allows a team to keep a key player from hitting unrestricted free agency. Teams do this by offering a one-year, fully guaranteed contract.
Come March, I see the same reaction from Cowboys fans, and it is frustration. Big names come off the free agent board, money starts to fly, and Dallas looks like it’s sitting on its hands.
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
SAN FRANCISCO — The 2025 Dallas Cowboys did not have the season that anybody in the organization wanted. A 7-9-1 record. losses in four of their last five games, and a defense under Matt Eberflus that ranked dead last in points allowed, and set all kinds of marks for overall futility.
The Dallas Cowboys are going to give it another go with wide receiver George Pickens. Following an impressive 2025 NFL season with the Cowboys, Pickens is expected to be franchise tagged by Dallas, according to several reports.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the team's website that Dallas wants to keep George Pickens for "a long time," and will take a step toward that by placing the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl wide receiver, ESPN reported on Saturday.
George Pickens‘ stellar showing in 2025 has no doubt provided a major boost to his free agent stock. A trip to the open market continues to look unlikely, however.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Cowboys are expected to place their franchise tag on WR George Pickens before the start of the league year. The franchise tag is projected cost teams around $28 million fully guaranteed for the 2026 season.
Another defensive assistant coach is set to join the Dallas Cowboys, and it's an interesting hire. CBS Sports is reporting that Dallas is hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive quality control coach Robert Muschamp, who is the son of former Florida and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp.
The Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in the NFL last season, but Jerry Jones has been adamant that they're going to get things fixed. Dallas already moved on from defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and Jones allowed head coach Brian Schottenheimer to lead a legitimate search for his replacement.
The Dallas Cowboys went 7-9-1, finishing in second place in the NFC East and missing the playoffs. Now into the offseason, the front office can focus on improving the roster for 2026, especially on the defense.
When I made this mock draft I wasn’t chasing buzz or trying to win headlines. I wanted to fill needs with the picks the Cowboys own without crazy trades.
On Sunday, the 2025 NFL season will officially come to an end with either the Seahawks or Patriots crowned as Super Bowl Champions. On Monday, you will see a flood of mock drafts like never before.