Tag deadline passes
Pickens is set to play the 2026 season on the one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag after he and the Cowboys did not reach a long-term extension before Wednesday's deadline, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
Pickens has voiced his willingness to play on the one-year franchise tag, so Wednesday's deadline passing without a new contract doesn't come as a surprise. Playing for a long-term deal or future free-agency payday should only reinforce his fantasy appeal as one of the top downfield and red-zone targets for Dak Prescott (knee), and alongside CeeDee Lamb, Pickens again will form one of the top one-two punches at wideout in the NFL. The Cowboys managed Pickens' reps at mandatory minicamp in June, but by all accounts he will have no limitations at the start of training camp other than a normal ramp-up period.
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Two catches to open preseason
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Blanked in preseason opener
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Brandon Aubrey
Perfect to open preseason
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Ryan Flournoy
Not in line to play Saturday
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Jake Ferguson
Not in uniform Saturday
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Dak Prescott
Not suited up Saturday
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Getting MRI on injured knee
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