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The Dallas Cowboys chose to place the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens last Friday and it was something that just about everybody was expecting.

It happening in an official capacity was noteworthy though and sets up the next part of negotiations between the team and player. Dallas placed the non-exclusive tag on Pickens which means that he is free to negotiate with another team. Should another team offer Pickens a deal then the Cowboys have the right of first refusal, and if they choose to decline it the offering team would owe them a pair of first-round picks.

This whole process allows Pickens to test and gauge the market and provides an important point of protection for the Cowboys. It feels pretty win-win all the way around, but we are curious to hear what the rest of the class thinks.

Are you happy with how this has unfolded? Is there something you wish was different? Why?

Let us know what you think in the comments down below.

The New York Giants have already undergone a shift in their management group this offseason with the hiring of John Harbaugh as head coach and long-time NFL home office admin Dawn Aponte as their new senior vice president of football operations and strategy.

The next moves, however, could be more significant.

John Mara, whose family owns 45 percent of the Giants, has been undergoing treatments for cancer. He has been present throughout, even playing a large role in the courting of Harbaugh, but how long he can actively remain in his job is concerning.

Mara's partner, Steve Tisch, the team's Chairman of the Board, whose family also owns a 45 percent stake in the club, has his own issues. Tisch's name has appeared in the files released by the Department of Justice in the Jeffrey Epstein affair, and discipline from the league could be forthcoming.

There is a scenario where the Giants have a new CEO and a new Chairman this year. It's a difficult subject to broach, but the powers that remain in the building have to be girding themselves for what could be coming.

At the Super Bowl, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell promised to "look at all the facts" in Tisch's case, basically kicking the can down the road. That road is coming to an end soon, as the NFL's new league year begins next week and the owners are scheduled to convene at their annual meeting at the end of the month in Phoenix.

There will be no avoiding the issue. Tisch has violated sections of the Personal Conduct Act, and it has to, at the very least, be a topic of conversation.

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk recently spoke to a league official who told him that Tisch has to be removed. That may not be as easy to do as one thinks. In fact, some believe the league won't do very much at all unless directed by the Department of Justice.

The league could be waiting for it to all blow over. Alternatively, the NFL could be hoping that the Tisch family will nudge Steve out of the spotlight as the representative of the folks who own the 45-percent share of the Giants.

Regardless, it’s not going away. As one high-level employee with another team told PFT on Friday, “Steve has to go.”

Whatever the outcome, the NFL must investigate Tisch. Until it does, it’s impossible for any league investigation of a player or any other non-owner to have a shred of credibility.

The Giants' ownership structure used to be cut and dry -- 50 percent Mara, 50 percent Tisch. Last summer, they decided to take on a third investor, Juila Koch, whose family bought a 10 percent equity stake in the club.

The brand hasn't taken much of a hit, if at all, which is another reason for inaction. The NFL is more popular than ever, and the Giants are one of its most valuable properties. It's unlikely the Tisch family will sell their stake, which is valued anywhere between $4 and $5 billion.

Knowing the history of this franchise, there probably won't be any selling of any stakes from either side.

As Florio suggests, the organization could coax the 76-year-old Steve Tisch into resigning his titles to another family member (his brother Jonathan or sister, Laurie, who are both board members) and steer clear of the team indefinitely. He'd still be an owner, but he'll be out of sight. That's a face-saving move for all.

As for the Mara end, if John has to step down, the likely candidates to take his spot are his younger brother, Chris, or his sister, Susan McDonnell, both of whom currently serve on the board.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Could New York Giants see some changes to their ownership group in 2026?

The New York Jets made a rare splash during the NFL combine.

The Jets traded former first-round pick Jermaine Johnson. The pass rusher was dealt to the Tennessee Titans.

While a lot of the headlines were about Johnson, New York did get a return for him. Tennessee traded defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat to the Jets. As the newest member of the team, you'll want to get to know the 24-year-old now.

With that, here are eight things to know about Sweat:

Draft day

Sweat was taken 38th overall in the second round by the Titans during the 2024 NFL draft. Sweat attended the University of Texas.

Worth a mention on its own since plenty of focus is on Johnson being a former first rounder.

First NFL home game

Sweat has a bit of a memorable occasion against the Jets. While with the Titans, his second career game was against New York...but in Tennessee for the first time. Sweat's first taste of playing in front of his home fans as a rookie came against the Jets in Week 2 in 2024.

Worth noting: The Jets won, 24-17. Sweat played in 68 percent of the snaps in that outing but did not record a tackle.

The fits

Why was Sweat expendable for the Titans? The same reason Johnson was for the Jets.

Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh is now the Titans head coach. He runs a 4-3 front on defense. Current bench boss in New York, Aaron Glenn, will have a 3-4 scheme rolling in 2026.

Both players fit their new team much better.

Run defense help

In addition for the Jets, Sweat could help address the Jets' issues run defending from last season.

Pro Football Focus graded him a 75.0 overall against the ground attack as a rookie, the eighth-best in the NFL among the 99 qualifying defensive tackles. Sweat is also only credited with missing four tackles in his career.

Jeffery Simmons (#98) battling to hold the point and T'Vondre Sweat (#93) shedding his block pic.twitter.com/S5AqpFJadO

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) November 11, 2024

A low point

On a sour note, Sweat did have some pre-draft controversy in 2024. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Texas in early April of that year. It was just days ahead of the NFL draft. According to ESPN, Sweat was involved in a two-car crash during the incident.

Praise from Baldy

NFL Network's Brian Baldinger, who routinely posts NFL analysis on social media, had a huge prediction for Sweat in New York in a breakdown of the trade. Along with the scheme fit, Baldinger thinks Jets fans will love what he brings in terms of his energy.

Baldy's breakdown:

.@nyjets@TvondreSweat good trade for the Jets...It's been forever since they had a Big Big Man in the middle...Lbers are going to eat and offensive lineman are going to look bad...T'pain has me excited ! #BaldysBreakdownspic.twitter.com/4HdlKULaJh

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) March 1, 2026

Already excited for the Big Apple

Upon being traded to the Jets, Sweat took the classy route and thanked the Titans. But Sweat was also quick to say he is excited for his next chapter in New York:

Much love to the Tennessee Titans for the journey, the grind, and the unforgettable moments. Forever grateful for the love, the lessons, and the fans who rode every high and low with me.

To the New York fans I feel that energy already. Thank you for the welcome, the passion, and…

— Tvondre sweat (@TvondreSweat) February 26, 2026

Nickname

Sweat has a fun nickname for a defensive lineman: "Meatloaf."

However, it has nothing to really do with on the field. Instead, it was given to him by his Godmother when Sweat was a kid playing basketball back in the day.

Sweat explained his nickname in the clip below:

We are beyond “this was a good draft pick.”

We are at “this man should be the face of the league.” https://t.co/4q1JoTXSm2

— Stoney Keeley (@StoneyKeeley) September 11, 2024

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 8 things to know about new Jets DT T'Vondre Sweat

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