George Pickens to Play on Franchise Tag as NFL Deadline Passes Quietly

The NFL's July 15 deadline for franchise-tagged players to secure multiyear contracts concluded with minimal activity. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was the sole player who did not reach a long-term agreement and is set to play the 2026 season under his $27.3 million franchise tag. Other players who received tags, including Daniel Jones, Breece Hall, and Kyle Pitts, had previously finalized extensions.