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Jerry Jones isn’t worried about George Pickens playing 2026 under the franchise tag, even with the possibility that the wide receiver won’t take part in the Cowboys’ offseason program.
The Cowboys owner told reporters Tuesday that the organization has “long-term plans for Pickens” and that the situation with the franchise tag was “normal.”
Pickens, 25, and the Cowboys have until July 15 to agree on a new multiyear deal, but ESPN reported Monday that the team had not held talks with Pickens’ reps after they used the franchise tag on him, worth $27.3 million.
Jerry Jones said George Pickens’ franchise tag process has been “normal.” Jerry’s not concerned, glad GP is working out with Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.
Jerry comfortable with GP playing on tag but says “make no mistake about it, “Jerry said, “we have long-term plans for Pickens.” pic.twitter.com/Xmj54KvVL6
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble from Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectJones essentially confirmed as much Tuesday and meandered his way through an answer before saying that the franchise tag situation “should play itself out” when asked if the Cowboys planned to try to get a deal done before the deadline.
The Cowboys used the franchise tag on Pickens last month.
They did not place an exclusive tag on him, which would allow for Pickens to be signed as a free agent if they agreed to give up two first-round picks to the Cowboys.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer told reporters Monday that he wasn’t worried about the situation with Pickens.
“Hey look, GP loves it here. We love GP,” he said. “We have plans for GP to be here for a long time. So, we’ll let the business side of this thing play out and see where it goes.”
He also said that he hasn’t “pushed” Pickens on his attendance for the offseason program.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks on the field before an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. AP“I mean, again, we’re all going through the process. It’s almost April. We’re still a couple of weeks away. It’s going to play out the way it plays out. Again, it’s all voluntary. We’ll see where it goes,” Schottenheimer said.
Pickens is coming off a season in which he had a career-best 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.
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