According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday night, the Cowboys plan to extend the franchise tag to Pickens. That franchise tag secures Pickens for the 2026 season at a rate expected to be $28 million.

Monday’s “First Call” has some Pittsburgh Steelers news about Aaron Rodgers that may have been buried by Super Bowl Sunday festivities. A former Steeler is getting the franchise tag. A retired Steelers coach likes the decision to hire Mike McCarthy.

George Pickens’ impressive play with the Dallas Cowboys has reshaped how the league views his upcoming free agency, and it has also led to questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to move on from him.

Last May, the Dallas Cowboys traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens. He had an impressive debut campaign with the team, 1,429 yards and nine TDs receiving.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was rewarded with All-Pro honors following a stellar debut season with the Dallas Cowboys.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are working through effort issues with wide receiver George Pickens, and to try and move on/correct the situation, they've acknowledged the lapse in commitment in meetings. Offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner said ...

George Pickens is having the best statistical season of his NFL career in what's his first year with the Dallas Cowboys, but the fourth-year wide receiver has some regrets about his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. "I was still a kid. I made some mistakes.