George Pickens absent from Cowboys' voluntary offseason practices
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
George Pickens is not participating in the Dallas Cowboys' voluntary offseason workouts this week. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated that Pickens is 'taking care of his business' and that their communication has been positive. Pickens signed a $27.3 million franchise tag about a month ago but is not obligated to attend until the mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 16-18. The receiver has previously informed the Cowboys of his intention to sign the tag, despite speculation about a possible trade. Schottenheimer mentioned that Pickens has a football camp this weekend and highlighted the importance of maintaining communication during this voluntary period.
- •Pickens isn't attending voluntary practices this week.
- •He signed a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag.
- •Mandatory minicamp is June 16-18.
- •Communication between Pickens and Cowboys remains strong.
- •Pickens has a football camp scheduled this weekend.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens is skipping Cowboys OTAs but Brian Schottenheimer isn't worried
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is good
"George Pickens isn't with the Dallas Cowboys during the opening week of voluntary offseason practices, while coach Brian Schottenheimer says the receiver is “taking care of his business” and their communication has been good. Pickens signed his $27.3 million franchise tag a little more than a month ago but has stayed away from the team. “Communicated with (Pickens) yesterday,” Schottenheimer said Thursday.
"George Pickens hasn't yet been at Cowboys OTAs but Brian Schottenheimer isn't worried about the 25-year-old receiver's absence.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:05 PMGeorge Pickens is skipping Cowboys OTAs but Brian Schottenheimer isn't worried
George Pickens hasn't yet been at Cowboys OTAs but Brian Schottenheimer isn't worried about the 25-year-old receiver's absence.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 5:57 PMGeorge Pickens isn't with Cowboys for voluntary work as Schottenheimer says communication is good
George Pickens isn't with the Dallas Cowboys during the opening week of voluntary offseason practices, while coach Brian Schottenheimer says the receiver is “taking care of his business” and their communication has been good. Pickens signed his $27.3 million franchise tag a little more than a month ago but has stayed away from the team. “Communicated with (Pickens) yesterday,” Schottenheimer said Thursday.
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