Dallas used the nonexclusive tag on Pickens, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press, meaning he can negotiate with other teams but the Cowboys can match any offer. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because details of the tag weren't announced.
The Cowboys had been expected to use the tag on Pickens since the fall when he began to flourish in his breakout 2025 season coming off a trade from Pittsburgh, where his career got off to a rocky start.