Dallas Cowboys sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling amid George Pickens' absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal worth $1.487 million as George Pickens skips offseason workouts. Valdes-Scantling, who has earned first-team reps in practice, provides depth amid contract uncertainties surrounding Pickens. The Cowboys have previously dealt with similar contract situations involving other players. Pickens, who signed his franchise tag, is expected to attend the mandatory minicamp on June 16.
- •Valdes-Scantling joins the Cowboys for $1.487 million with minimal cap impact.
- •Pickens' absence continues a pattern of offseason contract holdouts within the franchise.
- •Valdes-Scantling has impressed in practice, becoming a frequent target for Dak Prescott.
- •Pickens is expected to attend the mandatory minicamp on June 16.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones may have stumbled onto a useful depth piece while waiting on George Pickens
"Dallas signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a cheap deal while George Pickens skips OTAs. MVS is already earning first-team reps.
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