George Pickens attends Cowboys practice after agent advice to hold out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Wide receiver George Pickens participated in Cowboys practice on June 15, which surprised many, as he was advised by his agent David Mulugheta to avoid appearing. Pickens had initially opted out of the voluntary offseason program for contract reasons. He recently signed a one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million, prompting speculation regarding a longer deal as he compared his situation to other NFL contracts.
- •Pickens attended Cowboys practice on June 15 after agent advice.
- •He initially avoided voluntary offseason workouts due to contract negotiations.
- •Pickens signed a one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million.
- •His situation reflects common contract pressures faced by NFL players.
- •Negotiations for a long-term deal are still ongoing.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — How David Mulugheta made George Pickens hold out in attending Cowboys practices
"Coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys led by Dak Prescott saw George Pickens attend practice despite being advised by agent David Mulugheta not to do so.
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