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Cowboys' George Pickens Finally Breaks Silence on Offseason Drama

Cowboys' George Pickens Finally Breaks Silence on Offseason Drama

Summary

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens ended his offseason absence by attending the team’s mandatory minicamp. He signed a one-year franchise tag contract worth $27.3 million and said he is not upset about not getting a long-term deal yet and plans to be at training camp.

Key Facts

  • Pickens skipped the Cowboys’ offseason workout program and OTAs (voluntary team events).
  • He signed a one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag contract after the NFL draft.
  • He does not plan to hold out or demand a trade.
  • Pickens was reportedly seeking a contract paying about $30 million per year.
  • The Cowboys want him to prove his 2025 breakout season wasn’t a one-time success.
  • In 2025, Pickens had 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns.
  • He aims to help the Cowboys reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1995.
  • If he performs well in 2026, the Cowboys may offer him a long-term contract along with teammates CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott.
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