A key question moving forward is whether the Cowboys would franchise-tag Pickens again next year, which could carry an estimated $32 million. If Pickens mirrors last season’s production—93 receptions and 1,426 yards—he could command a substantial four-year contract, though the team could opt to tag him again and let him reach free agency thereafter.
Cowboys offseason activities are set around the upcoming OTAs and a mandatory minicamp in mid-June. The official OTAs run June 1–2, June 4, June 8–9, and June 11, with the mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 16–18. Pickens’ participation remains a developing storyline, given the franchise tag status and his offsite work with Dak Prescott.
Key takeaways:
– Pickens accepted the franchise tag, reducing immediate drama but leaving long-term negotiations open.
– A potential second franchise tag next year could be costly but plausible if production remains elite.
– OTAs and the mid-June minicamp will help gauge Pickens’ involvement and the Cowboys’ long-term plans.
