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Cowboys WR George Pickens at mincamp, not participating in drills

By Thomson Reuters Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30 PM

Dallas wide receiver George Pickens attended his first offseason practice with the team on Tuesday, ​after skipping the voluntary portion ‌of the Cowboys’ offseason program.

Pickens did not participate in team drills on Tuesday, the first day of mandatory minicamp.

The decision ‌was ​precautionary, as the Cowboys ⁠did not want ⁠to risk a soft tissue injury for Pickens.

“Fired up to have him back. He’s fired up to ​be here,” Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. “He’ll do all the mock, ⁠he’ll do all ⁠the individual (drills). Just let him ​watch, and he’ll be Coach Pickens ​today.”

Pickens, 25, signed the franchise tag ‌on April 29, guaranteeing him $27.3 million for the upcoming season. However, talks about a long-term contract were ⁠put on hold earlier this offseason.

Pickens earned his first Pro Bowl in his first ⁠season in ‌Dallas in 2025, making ⁠93 receptions for 1,429 yards ​and ‌nine touchdowns. He was ​drafted by ⁠the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round in 2022 and played three seasons there before being traded to the Cowboys during the 2025 offseason.

–Field ​Level Media