Lamb, Pickens enter Year 2 as receiving tandem

Extension talks cannot resume until January

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

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Year ✌️ of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens is about to be special @dallascowboys | @_CeeDeeThree https://t.co/SDB1LcfFX

What happened: George Pickens is locked into a one-year, fully guaranteed franchise tender for 2026. He plans to play the season rather than hold out.

Why it matters: The arrangement makes Pickens' 2026 performance central to his next contract. Another franchise tag would carry a higher cost in 2027.

By the numbers: Pickens' tender is worth $27.3 million. A second tag would increase that figure by 20% to approximately $32.8 million.

What to watch: Preseason work will show how targets are divided between the two receivers.

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@nflnetwork Aug 1, 5:16 PM ET

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Lamb, Pickens enter Year 2 as receiving tandem

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