Pushing the Pile · Feb 16, 2026
The co-host (Speaker 1) predicts Dallas franchise tags George Pickens, that Nakobe Dean leaves Philadelphia while Jalen Phillips signs an extension there, that Trey Hendrickson plays elsewhere next season, that Travis Etienne leaves Jacksonville, and that the Colts, Seahawks and Falcons tag Alec Pierce, Kenneth Walker and Kyle Pitts, with Leo Chenal walking from Kansas City.
“So I do think he ends up on another team next year.”
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Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Trade and Signing CallsNakobe DeanFeb 16, 2026
Nakobe Dean to move
“it feels like Deem is ready to go on somewhere else and take on a larger role.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Jaelan Phillips to move to Philadelphia Eagles
“I do think Phillips tries to work out an extension with the Eagles instead.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Trade and Signing CallsTrey HendricksonFeb 16, 2026
Trey Hendrickson to move
“So I do think he ends up on another team next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
George Pickens to move to Dallas Cowboys
“So I do think they're gonna franchise tag George Pickens.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Trade and Signing CallsKyle PittsAtlanta FalconsFeb 16, 2026
Kyle Pitts to move to Atlanta Falcons
“if he doesn't get extended, I think they do franchise tag him because it it just makes sense.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Trade and Signing CallsTravis EtienneFeb 16, 2026
Travis Etienne to move
“I think ETN is probably gonna be the odd man out.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Alec Pierce to move to Indianapolis Colts
“I think he remains Indianapolis colt. I wouldn't be surprised if they franchise tag him”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Kenneth Walker III to move to Seattle Seahawks
“So I think they end up tagging Kenneth Walker just because he was their most explosive player outside JSN this past year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Trade and Signing CallsLeo ChenalFeb 16, 2026
Leo Chenal to move
“they don't really have the space to franchise tag him... So I do think he ends up walking.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.