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Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

Well, you knew it was coming at some point, didn’t you? The first report came out today from Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. The start of the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason program isn’t for…

March 31, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

The Cowboys have had mixed results using the franchise tag

With the official news of the Dallas Cowboys using the nonexclusive tag designation on George Pickens, I thought it would be a good time to revisit all the times this front office…

March 3, 2026, 6:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys expected to place franchise tag on WR George Pickens

It has been a very fast start to the offseason for the Dallas Cowboys for the first time in a long time. It started with hiring Christian Parker and the rest of…

February 9, 2026, 6:00 am

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Front Office

by Shane Taylor

The Cowboys’ end-of-season press conference was laughable

The end-of-season press conference that Jerry Jones and the boys hold every single year after it ends in disappointment once again was pure comedy. Per usual, Jerry danced around any type of…

January 8, 2026, 6:00 am

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2026 Cowboys Franchise Tag Choice: George Pickens or Javonte Williams

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 Cowboys Tag Choice: George Pickens or Javonte Williams

I’m looking at 2026 cap space and franchise tag like someone holding a calculator in one hand and hope in the other. The projected NFL salary cap for 2026 is $295,500,000. The…

December 27, 2025, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys player in white jersey talking to Philadelphia Eagles player in green jersey during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. While that was an inevitable end to their chances, this season isn’t…

December 21, 2025, 10:16 am

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Dallas Cowboys football player holding the ball in stadium during game day, representing NFL football, athletic performance, and sports fan enthusiasm.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

George Pickens is making it harder for Jerry Jones to not sign him

Well, tell me if you have heard this one before, Jerry will probably wait way too long to sign a really good player and only see his value get higher and higher!…

November 24, 2025, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys football player celebrating touchdown on the field during game.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

It’s a daunting task ahead for the Dallas Cowboys beyond the 2025 season. And it’s a position they are in that is no one’s fault but their own. In trading a third…

October 31, 2025, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys are unlikely to use the Franchise Tag in 2024

With the NFL offseason in full swing, and free agency on the horizon, the Cowboys have some decisions to make. Legal tampering starts March 11, which also means it is time for…

February 22, 2024, 11:00 am

Tony Pollard and the expectations he will face this year 2

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys, Tony Pollard unlikely to reach long-term deal prior to deadline

Late Sunday afternoon, Cowboys fans got some news regarding the status of RB Tony Pollard. Whether it’s good or bad news depends on which side of the fence you land on when…

July 17, 2023, 8:00 am

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Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

BREAKING: Cowboys place franchise tag on Tony Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Tony Pollard Monday afternoon, sources confirmed. Doing this will cost the Cowboys $10.09 million, a move we all thought would be coming. After a…

March 6, 2023, 11:56 am

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How TE David Njoku's Extension Affects TE Dalton Schultz

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

The Tight End room is an oasis in The Star’s sea of insanity

After reviewing the wide receiver room in my last post, we’ve finally arrived at the strongest room inside The Star in Frisco. The Tight Ends. It’s nice to finally have something positive…

March 5, 2023, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys are “likely” to use the franchise tag, but on who?

The Cowboys have a nice chuck of expiring contracts, and have options that the team could use the tag on if they wanted to. Tony Pollard seems like the prime candidate at…

March 3, 2023, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys expected to use franchise tag on Tony Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2023 off-season with a situation stemming at the running back position with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. The Cowboys can finally unload some of Elliott’s contract, and…

February 9, 2023, 6:00 am

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Cowboys

by Rocky Garza Jr

How TE David Njoku’s Extension Impacts TE Dalton Schultz

On Friday, Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku, one of several players who had the franchise tag placed on them this offseason, landed a long-term extension with the Browns for 4-years, $56.7 million.…

May 28, 2022, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by John Williams

Franchise Tag Deadline Approaching for Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott

The next major milestone in the seemingly never-ending saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott and his representatives comes in just two days. The deadline for NFL teams to use their…

March 7, 2021, 11:00 am

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Could the Rare Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag be Used on Dak Prescott?

Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Non-Exclusive Franchise tag

Picture this if you will… Dak Prescott strutting his stuff to the song “The Power” by Snap! like Jim Carrey in the movie Bruce Almighty. I honestly can’t think of a more fitting…

February 1, 2021, 9:00 am

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Cowboys

by Shane Carter

Don’t Worry, Dak’s Deal Will Still Get Done

It’s disappointing that Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys were unable to get a long-term deal done before the July 15th deadline. As a result, the team is now forced to swallow his…

August 18, 2020, 11:00 am

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Cowboys

by Brian Martin

Dak Prescott: History Suggests a Long-term Contract From Cowboys Unlikely

Dak Prescott becomes only the third quarterback to play under the franchise tag after both he and the Dallas Cowboys failed to mutually agree upon a contract extension prior to the July…

July 20, 2020, 11:00 am

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Cowboys

by John Williams

Does Handling of Franchise Tag Suggest a New Philosophy for the Cowboys?

The franchise tag has become a tool for teams to lock up players seeking a long-term contract. It gives the team a position of power in negotiations as they’re able to hold…

July 17, 2020, 12:00 pm

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Cowboys

by Mauricio Rodriguez

Cash Flows: 1 Legit Reason Why Not Signing Dak Prescott Makes Sense

The Dallas Cowboys and Quarterback Dak Prescott will not be returning to the negotiating table as the July 15th deadline to extend franchise-tagged players has come and gone. Frankly, regardless of how…

July 16, 2020, 11:00 am

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Franchise Tag

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

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Cowboys expected to place franchise tag on WR George Pickens

The Cowboys’ end-of-season press conference was laughable

2026 Cowboys Tag Choice: George Pickens or Javonte Williams

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

George Pickens is making it harder for Jerry Jones to not sign him

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

Cowboys are unlikely to use the Franchise Tag in 2024

Cowboys, Tony Pollard unlikely to reach long-term deal prior to deadline

BREAKING: Cowboys place franchise tag on Tony Pollard

The Tight End room is an oasis in The Star’s sea of insanity

Cowboys are “likely” to use the franchise tag, but on who?

Cowboys expected to use franchise tag on Tony Pollard

How TE David Njoku’s Extension Impacts TE Dalton Schultz

Franchise Tag Deadline Approaching for Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Non-Exclusive Franchise tag

Don’t Worry, Dak’s Deal Will Still Get Done

Dak Prescott: History Suggests a Long-term Contract From Cowboys Unlikely

Does Handling of Franchise Tag Suggest a New Philosophy for the Cowboys?

Cash Flows: 1 Legit Reason Why Not Signing Dak Prescott Makes Sense

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