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Every decision George Pickens makes from now until March should be with the goal of being the highest-paid WR in the NFL in 2027. This is a good first step.

Source: George Pickens has signed his franchise tag with the Cowboys

Okay now that the Dolphins have Jacob Rodriguez and Kyle Louis... can they trade Jordyn Brooks to Dallas?

Jerry Jones seems to indicate the Cowboys will continue to use the “no redshirt,” rule when it comes to the draft into the fourth round. Read between lines if want on Jermod McCoy if you want.

The Cowboys have three fourth round picks left. Stephen Jones said the meet of the draft is in the fourth and fifth rounds and expects the Cowboys to land some players they have third round grades on their board in Day 3.

With their three picks so far and trade for LB Dee Winters, Jerry Jones said, “We’ve changed this defense.”

Inside linebacker is still the Cowboys’ biggest need. But don’t look for them to trade into the second round to grab one. The most likely scenario is now that they trade for a veteran like they did for George Pickens last year when they didn’t get their No. 2 WR in the draft

Cowboys acknowledge they had two big surprises today: 1. The news that George Pickens would sign his franchise tag 2. That Caleb Downs was still there at 11

The Cowboys know LB is a major need but do not want to give up a lot of collateral to move way up to get one in the second round. They are reluctant to give up a 2027 pick to do so as well.

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: “We have zero intention of moving George Pickens.”