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Cowboys' Pickens Ready for Minicamp After Absence
15 Jun
Summary
- George Pickens will attend mandatory minicamp after missing voluntary work.
- He signed his one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag with the Cowboys.
- A long-term deal could be reached before the deadline next month.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens plans to attend the team's mandatory minicamp, which commences tomorrow. This follows his absence from voluntary offseason workouts. Pickens recently signed the one-year franchise tag worth $27.3 million, a move that obligates him to participate in mandatory team activities or face significant fines.
Stephen Jones, executive vice president for the Cowboys, had expressed expectations for Pickens' involvement in voluntary sessions after the tag was signed. While this did not occur, Pickens' presence at the minicamp is motivated by the desire to avoid financial penalties associated with skipping mandatory events.
Discussions regarding a long-term contract extension continue between Pickens and the Cowboys. Such an agreement would provide Pickens with greater security and could potentially reduce his current year's cap hit. The deadline for reaching a new deal is one month from today, after which Pickens will play under the one-year tender and potentially become a free agent in 2027.
