What happened: The Dallas Cowboys carry George Pickens on a $27.298 million tender for 2026, below a receiver market north of $42 million. Joey Porter Jr. is eligible for a cornerback tag well below the top of his position, but the club can use only one tag in 2027.

Why it matters: A second tag for Pickens in 2027 would cost $32.758 million, preserving a discount at receiver. If neither signs before the deadline, Dallas must pick one to tag while the other reaches open bidding, with a 2028 third-round compensatory pick possible if one departs.

What to watch: Watch whether Dallas signs one before the 2027 tag deadline, determining who gets tagged and who tests the market.