George Pickens to attend Cowboys' mandatory minicamp starting tomorrow

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

George Pickens to attend Cowboys' mandatory minicamp starting tomorrow
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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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — George Pickens explains why he attended Cowboys' minicamp despite contract dispute
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘George Pickens Can’t Play’ — Ex-NFL Players Advise Cowboys Star Bluntly Amid Contract Dispute With Jerry Jones
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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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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