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Report Links Ravens to Potential Pursuit of Cowboys WR George Pickens in 2026

A franchise tag remains the likeliest outcome, keeping the receiver off the open market.

Overview

  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler identified Baltimore as a possible suitor if George Pickens becomes available, citing the team's need for a true boundary target.
  • Fowler noted the Ravens project roughly $40 million in 2026 cap space that could be directed toward a top receiver.
  • Reporting across outlets indicates Dallas is expected to retain Pickens with at least the franchise tag, estimated at about $28–29 million, with an extension or trade also in play.
  • Pickens has produced at an elite level this season in Dallas, reported at 1,179 receiving yards at age 24, with Spotrac projecting a deal near four years and $124.1 million if he reaches the market.
  • Coverage also highlights prior effort and discipline concerns that would factor into any bid from Baltimore, with alternatives including veteran free agents or the 2026 NFL Draft.