George Pickens prioritizes Super Bowl over contract holdout with Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
George Pickens attended Dallas Cowboys mini-camp, signaling a commitment to the team this summer. Unlike last year’s drama surrounding Micah Parsons, Pickens emphasized his focus on winning a Super Bowl, stating that his priority is bringing that experience to the Cowboys. He aims to demonstrate his value to the team's ownership while under the franchise tag, which pays him $27 million this season. His decision to avoid a holdout resonates positively within the Cowboys organization as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Pickens shows up for Cowboys mini-camp this summer.
- •He aims to win a Super Bowl with the Cowboys.
- •Pickens is under franchise tag worth $27 million this season.
- •Last summer's drama involved Micah Parsons before his trade.
- •He focuses on proving his value to the Cowboys' ownership.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens says he picks winning a Super Bowl over a holdout
"George Pickens returns to the Cowboys camp.
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