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What Is a Franchise Tag in NFL? Exploring Cowboys-George Pickens Report

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.

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Cowboys Don’t Chase Big Free Agents (5-Year Data)

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Loves Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Picks Seahawks to Win Super Bowl LX

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.

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The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with at least 100 career touchdown passes?

NFL News / Bleacher Report / February 7

Watch: ⬆️ Link for unfiltered convo with Micah Parsons and George Pickens at Super Bowl LX

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7

The Cowboys have made a decision on George Pickens’ future

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.

George Pickens News / Field Level Media / February 7

Report: Cowboys to place franchise tag on George Pickens

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.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / February 7

Cowboys Expected To Use Franchise Tag On WR George Pickens; Sides Have Mutual Extension Interest

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.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / February 8

Cowboys, George Pickens headed for standoff after latest report

Cowboys, George Pickens may be headed for standoff after latest report

Get the popcorn ready. Once again, the Dallas Cowboys could be the most entertaining spectacle of the NFL offseason.

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George Pickens News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 7

Cowboys Expected To Franchise WR George Pickens

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.

NFL News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 7

Cowboys Fans Will Love Chargers' DB's Reaction to Latest Coaching Hire

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / February 7

Dallas Cowboys Linked to NFL Sack Leader in 2026 Free Agency

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.

Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / February 7