George Pickens to Participate in Cowboys' Minicamp Despite Standoff
WHO:
NBC Sports - Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated, "I expect he'll be here, and I think he's in a good spot. I know he's handling his business, and I know he misses his teammates. We miss him, too. You guys know how we feel about him. We love him, and this is just part of the business."
NBC Sports - Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott expressed hope that Pickens would attend minicamp and emphasized the importance of protecting himself during the process.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens' agent, David Mulugheta, had a "real well, super cordial" and "very productive" phone call with Jerry and Stephen Jones.
NBC Sports - Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones stated that the team expected Pickens to participate in voluntary work, which he did not.
dallascowboys.com - Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is involved in the story.
dallascowboys.com - Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and executives Jerry and Stephen Jones are mentioned.
NBC Sports - Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports reports on Pickens' participation.
WHAT:
NBC Sports - George Pickens signed a non-exclusive franchise tag on April 29, which makes him subject to fines if he does not attend mandatory minicamp.
NBC Sports - The fine for missing the full minicamp is $107,911.
NBC Sports - The Cowboys and Pickens have until one month from today to reach a long-term agreement, or he will play under the one-year deal and become a free agent again in 2027.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' mandatory minicamp is the final on-field work before training camp in Oxnard, California, and it includes installations of the team's offensive and defensive concepts.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens has been absent from all of Dallas' offseason activities this summer, which have been voluntary until now.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' mandatory minicamp is the final on-field work before training camp in Oxnard, California.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens is expected to participate in the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp after being spotted at the facility for his physical.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens is expected to participate in the Cowboys' mandatory minicamp after being spotted at the facility for his physical.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens generated 1,493 receiving yards in the previous season.
NBC Sports - Pickens is coming off a strong season in Dallas and could still work out a long-term contract with the Cowboys that would give him more long-term security.
dallascowboys.com - George Pickens has been absent from all of Dallas' voluntary offseason activities.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens signed a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag on April 29.
NBC Sports - The fine for missing the full minicamp would be $107,911.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' mandatory minicamp begins on June 16 and runs through June 18.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys have stated they do not intend to negotiate a long-term contract with Pickens this offseason.
dallascowboys.com - The deadline to reach a long-term agreement is July 15.
WHERE:
dallascowboys.com - The minicamp takes place at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, California.
WHEN:
NBC Sports - The Cowboys and Pickens have until one month from today to reach a long-term agreement.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys' mandatory minicamp is scheduled for June 16 to June 18.
NBC Sports - The deadline for a long-term agreement is July 15.
WHY:
NBC Sports - Pickens signed the one-year franchise tag to avoid fines associated with missing mandatory activities, which could exceed $100,000.
NBC Sports - Pickens is attending the mandatory minicamp to avoid fines associated with missing mandatory activities, which could exceed $100,000.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens is attending the mandatory minicamp to avoid fines associated with missing mandatory activities, which could exceed $100,000.
NBC Sports - Pickens is attending the mandatory minicamp to avoid fines associated with missing mandatory activities.
HOW:
Heavy NFL - Pickens reported to the Dallas Cowboys’ facility on Monday to take his physical ahead of the team’s mandatory minicamp.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys will be cautious with Pickens' workload during minicamp to avoid injury, as stated by head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys will be cautious with Pickens' workload during minicamp to avoid injury, as stated by head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys will be cautious with Pickens' workload during minicamp to avoid injury.
Heavy NFL - Pickens reported to the Dallas Cowboys’ facility on Monday to take his physical ahead of the team’s mandatory minicamp.
dallascowboys.com - Pickens is reportedly in the Cowboys' facility for his physical and will participate in the minicamp.
dallascowboys.com - The Cowboys have communicated to Pickens that they do not intend to negotiate a long-term contract.
George Pickens has signed a non-exclusive franchise tag with the Dallas Cowboys, which means he could face fines of $107,911 if he misses the mandatory minicamp. He reported to the Cowboys' facility on Monday to take his physical ahead of the minicamp, and the team has until the same date next month to negotiate a long-term agreement. If they can't reach a deal, Pickens will play under the one-year contract and become a free agent again in 2027.