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Cowboys Skip Pickens Tag on Day 1

Cowboys refrained from using the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens during the initial window, raising optimism for a potential long-term agreement between the two sides.

The team's decision not to tag Pickens on the first day provides hope that a drama-free offseason could be in store for Dallas fans, though the tag remains a possibility. Meanwhile, kicker Brandon Aubrey is approaching restricted free agency, with concerns that a second-round tender may not be sufficient to retain the league's most dynamic kicker. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker is scheduled to be introduced to the media on Tuesday, which could offer insights into the team's strategy for free agency and the upcoming draft.