George Pickens absent from Cowboys OTAs for football camp commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — We know why George Pickens isn't at Cowboys OTAs this week
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