George Pickens returns to Cowboys, avoids holdout amid contract talks
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
George Pickens has returned to the Dallas Cowboys after missing voluntary OTAs due to dissatisfaction with his contract situation. Following discussions with owner Jerry Jones, Pickens signed his franchise tag and participated in practice at minicamp. He expressed his commitment to the team and emphasized a focus on performance over contract negotiations. The Cowboys held him out of team drills initially but indicated he could return to full practice soon.
- •Pickens skipped voluntary OTAs over contract issues.
- •He participated in mandatory minicamp after signing the franchise tag.
- •Pickens had a crucial conversation with Jerry Jones about his contract status.
- •He is determined to prove himself on the field in 2026.
- •Pickens confirmed there will be no holdout for training camp or the season.
- 10:59 PMCBS NFL — George Pickens addresses Cowboys contract drama, makes stance on holdout clear
- 8:23 PMDallasCowboys.com — George Pickens breaks silence, addresses 2026 holdout rumors - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
"For the first time since signing his tag, George Pickens is in the building and on the practice field, and the Cowboys Pro Bowler got candid about holdout (and hold-in) rumors,
"Pickens returned to the Cowboys after skipping OTAs and discussed his contract situation, future in Dallas and conversations with Jerry Jones
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External links- CBS NFLJun 16, 2026, 10:59 PMGeorge Pickens addresses Cowboys contract drama, makes stance on holdout clear
Pickens returned to the Cowboys after skipping OTAs and discussed his contract situation, future in Dallas and conversations with Jerry Jones
- DallasCowboys.comJun 16, 2026, 8:23 PMGeorge Pickens breaks silence, addresses 2026 holdout rumors - Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys
For the first time since signing his tag, George Pickens is in the building and on the practice field, and the Cowboys Pro Bowler got candid about holdout (and hold-in) rumors,
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