George Pickens to attend Cowboys' mandatory minicamp starting tomorrow
8 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens plans to participate in the team's mandatory minicamp beginning tomorrow. After missing voluntary offseason workouts, Pickens signed the one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag, making attendance essential to avoid a fine of $107,911 for missing mandatory activities. Cowboys executive Stephen Jones expects him to be involved, despite earlier absences from voluntary work. Pickens, coming off a strong season, may still negotiate a long-term contract with the Cowboys before next month’s deadline.
- •Pickens missed voluntary workouts earlier this offseason.
- •Missing the minicamp could result in a fine of $107,911.
- •He signed a one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million.
- •The Cowboys and Pickens have until mid-July to negotiate a long-term deal.
- •Pickens is coming off a strong performance last season.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens explains why he attended Cowboys' minicamp despite contract dispute
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- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens has put the Dallas Cowboys on notice
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- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys WR George Pickens says he will be at training camp, doesn't plan on holding out/in
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- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — Pickens' minicamp attendance doesn't move needle on Cowboys season
"George Pickens is back with the Dallas Cowboys for mandatory minicamp after the Pro Bowl receiver skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason. Pickens' presence was expected once he signed the $27.3 million franchise tag and became subject to fines for missing the three-day minicamp that started Tuesday or training camp that opens next month in California. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens would be limited in on-field work at the team's practice facility.
"Talented wide receiver George Pickens stole the headlines when he skipped the Dallas Cowboys’ voluntary OTAs ahead of the team’s mandatory minicamp on June 16. Pickens, who signed the franchise tag for the 2026 season earlier this year, has reportedly been unhappy with his contract standoff with the Cowboys.
"George Pickens turning up for mandatory minicamp shouldn’t be headline news, as players under contract are expected to report. In his case, though, the appearance may carry more weight than most.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:07 PMGeorge Pickens explains why he attended Cowboys' minicamp despite contract dispute
Dak Prescott and the Coach Brian Schottenheimer-led Cowboys saw George Pickens attend their minicamp all because of one big reason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:48 PMGeorge Pickens showed up to minicamp, and it's already silencing doubters
By trading contract drama for Super Bowl talk, George Pickens just gave Cowboys fans the best possible news ahead of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:38 PMGeorge Pickens has put the Dallas Cowboys on notice
George Pickens turning up for mandatory minicamp shouldn’t be headline news, as players under contract are expected to report. In his case, though, the appearance may carry more weight than most.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:33 PMGeorge Pickens nixes holdout idea, explains his Cowboys training camp decision
The Cowboys won't have to worry about a holdout by George Pickens, who says he plans to participate in training camp despite a contract impasse.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:05 PMCowboys WR George Pickens says he will be at training camp, doesn't plan on holding out/in
Pickens told reporters Tuesday at mandatory minicamp that he's not disappointed he didn't receive a long-term deal this offseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:30 PM‘George Pickens Can’t Play’ — Ex-NFL Players Advise Cowboys Star Bluntly Amid Contract Dispute With Jerry Jones
Talented wide receiver George Pickens stole the headlines when he skipped the Dallas Cowboys’ voluntary OTAs ahead of the team’s mandatory minicamp on June 16. Pickens, who signed the franchise tag for the 2026 season earlier this year, has reportedly been unhappy with his contract standoff with the Cowboys.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:29 PMGeorge Pickens joins Cowboys for minicamp after receiver skipped voluntary offseason workouts
George Pickens is back with the Dallas Cowboys for mandatory minicamp after the Pro Bowl receiver skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason. Pickens' presence was expected once he signed the $27.3 million franchise tag and became subject to fines for missing the three-day minicamp that started Tuesday or training camp that opens next month in California. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens would be limited in on-field work at the team's practice facility.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 1:36 AMPickens' minicamp attendance doesn't move needle on Cowboys season
Although he's obligated to attend the mandatory minicamp this week, George Pickens showing up holds no relevance for the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 season.
- NBCSports.comJun 15, 2026, 11:49 PMShowing up for mandatory minicamp was the only move for George Pickens - NBC Sports
George Pickens basically made his decision to attend the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp when he made the decision to accept the one-year franchise tender.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 11:47 PMShowing up for mandatory minicamp was the only move for George Pickens
George Pickens basically made his decision to attend the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp when he made the decision to accept the one-year franchise tender.
- ESPNJun 15, 2026, 6:36 PMSource: Pickens reports ahead of Cowboys' camp
As a precursor to this week's mandatory minicamp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens took his physical Monday at The Star, according to a source.
- NBCSports.comJun 15, 2026, 4:52 PMReports: George Pickens is taking his Cowboys physical Monday - NBC Sports
Pickens is expected to attend the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp this week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:20 PMGeorge Pickens arrives at Cowboys facility ahead of mandatory minicamp
WR George Pickens reported Monday for his physical and appears set to attend the team's 3-day minicamp this week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:46 PMGeorge Pickens will be at Cowboys mandatory minicamp, per report
George Pickens will reportedly be at this week’s minicamp
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:47 PMGeorge Pickens to reportedly attend Cowboys minicamp amid contract drama
George Pickens will make $27.3 million next season.
- NBCSports.comJun 15, 2026, 12:15 PMGeorge Pickens plans to attend Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp - NBC Sports
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has not been participating in voluntary offseason work.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:13 PMGeorge Pickens plans to attend Cowboys' mandatory minicamp
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has not been participating in voluntary offseason work.
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