George Pickens
Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# George Pickens A Dallas Cowboys wide receiver who generated significant podcast discussion during the 2024-2025 NFL offseason due to his franchise tag designation. With 1,429 receiving yards and second-team All-Pro honors in 2024, Pickens became a central figure in contract negotiation debates, with multiple shows analyzing his salary cap impact, potential trade value, and tension between long-term deal negotiations and the one-year franchise tag.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
First Things First · Apr 2, 2026
Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List
“Wide receiver under franchise tag; contract negotiations with Jerry Jones discussed”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 1, 2026
PFT PM: Are the Broncos interested in Aaron Rodgers?
“Franchise tagged by Cowboys, subject of direct negotiation by Jerry Jones”
First Take · Apr 1, 2026
Hour 1: Bigger Deal: Lakers Win Streak or Knicks Losing Streak?
“Franchise tagged by Cowboys; seeking long-term deal amid contract negotiations with Jerry Jones.”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Jones on George Pickens Contract + Ravens President on Max Crosby Trade (3/31 Hour 2)
“Central figure in franchise tag negotiation dispute, seeking long-term deal above tag valuation”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“Dallas Cowboys WR target expected to require overspending in free agency to acquire”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: STUNNED Bears TRADING DJ Moore to Bills for Josh Allen MISSING SB LXI piece!, End of an ERA in Detroit after D-MO TRADED to Texans
“Cowboys receiver franchise tagged; negotiating long-term deal with Dallas amid injury risk concerns”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: Maxx Crosby/Raiders DRAMA + Logan Paul CALLS OUT NFL Players
“Cowboys receiver on franchise tag; subject of Dak Prescott's controversial guidance on contract negotiations”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Giannis REFUSES to PLAY with BALL DOMINANT Guard + Ant Man wants to PLAY in the NFL + Bears TRADE DJ Moore to BILLS + Patriots & Ravens CONTENDERS for AJ Brown + Dak Prescott SPEAKS on George Pickens FRANCHISE TAG
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver placed on franchise tag, creating contract negotiation tension with team”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 6, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Giannis REFUSES to PLAY with BALL DOMINANT Guard + Ant Man wants to PLAY in the NFL + Bears TRADE DJ Moore to BILLS + Patriots & Ravens CONTENDERS for AJ Brown + Dak Prescott SPEAKS on George Pickens FRANCHISE TAG
“Dallas Cowboys receiver franchise tagged; negotiating long-term deal while playing on one-year tag”
First Things First · Feb 27, 2026
George Pickens receives franchise tag, Lakers lose to Suns, Alex Palou joins, Brou’s MVP Ballot
“Dallas Cowboys WR; franchise tagged at $27.3M; discussed as trade asset for defensive upgrades”
First Take · Feb 27, 2026
Hour 1: How Loud was the Lakers Loss to the Suns?
“Cowboys receiver; franchise tagged; discussed potential contract holdout and business decisions affecting on-field performance”
First Things First · Feb 25, 2026
Lakers lose to Magic, Bears over 9.5 wins, Nick’s Tiers, Should Steelers fans want Rodgers back?
“Cowboys WR discussed as contract priority versus Brandon Aubrey; analyzed as talented but less critical than elite kicker”
Nightcap · Feb 25, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: STUNNED the Cowboys put Pickens on LAYAWAY for Javonte Williams, JSN wanting more CASH than Ja'Marr Chase! But is he BETTER?
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver facing franchise tag; central discussion topic on salary negotiation strategy”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 25, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: STUNNED the Cowboys put Pickens on LAYAWAY for Javonte Williams, JSN wanting more CASH than Ja'Marr Chase! But is he BETTER?
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver facing franchise tag instead of long-term deal; central figure in contract negotiation discussion”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Feb 24, 2026
Biggest Draft Fallers + Bod Man Breakdown! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 2/24
“Pittsburgh Steelers WR; expected to receive franchise tag; future destination uncertain”
First Take · Feb 24, 2026
Hour 1: Are Spurs the Best Team in the NBA Right Now?
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver; franchise tag decision discussed; led team in receiving yards and touchdowns in 2024 season”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 24, 2026
Falcons to franchise tag Kyle Pitts Sr. + First look at PFT’s top 100 free agent list (2/24 Hour 2)
“Receiver mentioned as unlikely to hit open market despite being top talent”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 24, 2026
Cowboys plan to franchise tag George Pickens + Will Colts get a new deal done with Daniel Jones? (2/24 Hour 1)
“WR subject of franchise tag discussion; had 1,429 yards and second-team All-Pro in 2024 with Cowboys”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Pat Riley WISHES Coaches Still WORE SUITS + Kansas’ Darryn Peterson BREAKS his SILENCE + Draymond Green AGREES with Ant Man on MEMPHIS HOTELS + Floyd MAYWEATHER x Manny PACQUIAO 2 + Cowboys SET to FRANCHISE TAG George Pickens
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver facing franchise tag instead of long-term contract negotiations”
Nightcap · Feb 24, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Pat Riley WISHES Coaches Still WORE SUITS + Kansas’ Darryn Peterson BREAKS his SILENCE + Draymond Green AGREES with Ant Man on MEMPHIS HOTELS + Floyd MAYWEATHER x Manny PACQUIAO 2 + Cowboys SET to FRANCHISE TAG George Pickens
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver facing franchise tag after strong 2025 season, delaying contract negotiations”
First Things First · Feb 23, 2026
USA wins Men’s Hockey Gold, Celtics beat Lakers, Pato O’Ward joins, Over/Under for 2026/27 season
“Cowboys WR with 137 targets and 9 TDs, franchise tag vs. trade decision impacts defensive investment”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Feb 23, 2026
Burning Offseason Questions and Pitts Tagged with Ian Rapoport
“Cowboys receiver expected to be franchise tagged; discussed as potential trade candidate”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
Mock Draft! Top 12 Picks for 2026 - Fantasy Football Podcast for 2/19
“Dallas Cowboys WR; discussed as potential trade target for Buffalo Bills; analyzed impact on James Cook value”
Tranquilo Sports Talk · Feb 13, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss is BACK?! | Super Bowl and Offseaon Outlook | Pebble Beach | Guys Being Dudes #3
“Wide receiver discussed as potential free agent target for Tennessee Titans”
The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 11, 2026
Lots to Say: Super Bowl Recap, Cam Jordan, Scott Hallenbeck, and Rob Riggle!
“Dallas Cowboys wide receiver discussed regarding franchise tag and contract negotiations”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 9, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - Seahawks win the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold's epic comeback
“Free agent facing franchise tag estimated at $28.8M; potential trade candidate”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Dec 6, 2025
Manti Te’o Sounds Off On Notre Dame’s Playoff Case, Lane Kiffin Going To LSU, and Jaxson Dart
“Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver discussed regarding contract negotiations and potential performance regression post-signing”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Nov 26, 2025
Chiefs Wild Comeback, Fixing the Birds Offense, Jameis the GOAT and Thanksgiving Fast Chaos | EP 167
“Discussed as underrated offseason acquisition from Pittsburgh Steelers”