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NFL Insider Says Cowboys’ George Pickens Intends to Sign Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys On SI·Randy Gurzi·about 1 month ago
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George Pickens has not signed his franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys yet, but there’s no reason to panic. Despite Adam Schefter suggesting he will ask for a trade , Pickens is apparently ready to play on the one-year tag. NFL insider Ian Rapoport even said that Pickens has informed the team that he intends to sign the deal . Rapoport, who was a guest on The Pat McAfee Show, added that a contract in the NFL isn’t as simple as emailing a form, but is signed in person and often accompanied by a physical. That’s why he’s not bothered by the fact that Pickens has not actually put pen to paper just yet. “He is accepting the franchise tag,” Rapoport said. “So to me, not physically signing it is not that big of a deal. I would be surprised if he's traded, but I wouldn't be like beyond stunned because I've seen this before, right?“ Rapoport reiterated that Pickens playing in Dallas is the most likely scenario.…

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