George Pickens will be only player to play on franchise tag in 2026

Then, there was one. . . .

The Falcons reached agreement with tight end Kyle Pitts on a three-year, $54 million deal, leaving Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens as the only player who will play this season on the franchise tag.

Pitts, Pickens and Jets running back Breece Hall were tagged by their team, but Pitts and Hall have agreed to long-term deals. Hall signed a three-year, $43.5 million contract last month.

In addition, Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who received the transition tag, signed a two-year, $88 million contract in March.

The Cowboys have until July 15 to reach a long-term deal with Pickens, but they already announced the Pro Bowler will play 2026 under the tag. Pickens has signed the $27.3 million tag and participated in the mandatory minicamp last week.