# Did the Dallas Cowboys franchise tag George Pickens for $27.3 million?

Yes, that's right! George Pickens signed the Dallas Cowboys' franchise tag — a one-year, **$27.3 million** deal — on **April 29, 2026**, locking him in for the season (from the [George Pickens page](https://chatffb.com/players/george-pickens)). He's now lining up alongside CeeDee Lamb in what was the **#2-ranked passing offense in the NFL** heading into 2026, with all 11 offensive starters returning.

A couple of takes from the experts:

- **The Fantasy Headliners** noted Pickens "got away from that horrendous Pittsburgh offense and straight *sploded* in 2025" — a well-timed breakout on his new team. [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rblTp-hnlhQ&t=234s)
- **Fantasy Football Today** raised the question of whether contract distractions could lead to early-season absences, though Pickens resolved that by reporting on time. [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpWUze9-BTg&t=479s)

Bottom line: Pickens is all-in on the tag for 2026, coming off a 1,429-yard, second-team All-Pro season in Dallas' loaded offense.

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Answered 2026-06-16 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/did-the-dallas-cowboys-franchise-tag-george-pickens-for-27-3-million