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George Pickens absent from Cowboys OTAs for football camp commitment

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:56 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

George Pickens absent from Cowboys OTAs for football camp commitment

Summary

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is not participating in this week's OTAs as he is hosting a football camp. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed he spoke with Pickens, who is expected to attend mandatory minicamp and training camp later. Pickens, who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers, received a franchise tag after an impressive season, but negotiations for a long-term deal have yet to materialize. Schottenheimer indicated that there are no current concerns regarding Pickens' absence unless it continues into mandatory events.

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By the Numbers

•George Pickens is missing OTAs to host a football camp.
•Coach Brian Schottenheimer expects Pickens at mandatory minicamp.
•Pickens was tagged after a breakout season with Dallas.
•No long-term deal has been negotiated yet.

Latest Updates

10:56 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens is a no-show for Cowboys OTA’s
5:10 PMYahoo Sports — We know why George Pickens isn't at Cowboys OTAs this week
5:03 PMNBCSports.com — George Pickens is not at OTAs, Cowboys expect him to be at mandatory minicamp - NBC Sports

What they're saying

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Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens didn't attend the early phases of the team's offseason workouts and he didn't change course for the team's first week of OTAs.
— NBCSports.comby Josh Alper