Cowboys Headlines: Pickens smart to bet on self; Romo bombs latest U.S. Open bid
George Pickens was smart to sign his tag; it could mean a $10M bump next year. Also, Tony Romo fell short in his latest bid to make the U. S.
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With one stroke of the pen, both George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys feel like they've won. Now that the franchise tag is official, the team keeps their dynamic duo at WR together for another year. For Pickens, the mission is clear: ball out in 2026 and reap even more rewards in 2027.
He's already earned a giant raise playing on the tag this season; another dynamite year could easily jack up his price tag next offseason by $10 million. The reality of the new Dallas defense is sinking in. In today's headlines, we hear more about the off-the-charts football IQ of safety Caleb Downs, and one of the franchise greats says he's the one who's honored by comparisons to the future star.
Yep, it's the start of something special for Christian Parker's unit, and a look at the newcomers to the unit is starting to paint a fuller picture of what fans (and opposing offenses) can expect. Elsewhere, the club may have sent a message on draft weekend that has Tyler Guyton breathing easier, we learn Dee Winters wasn't the linebacker Dallas really wanted to trade for, and Tony Romo falls short in his latest bid at winning it all. Looking around the league, could Trevon Diggs find a home with the Jets?