George Pickens Reports to Cowboys Minicamp, Plays on Tag

Star wide receiver George Pickens has reported to the Dallas Cowboys' mandatory minicamp, ending speculation about a potential holdout and confirming he will play the 2026 season under the franchise tag. The 25-year-old Pro Bowler, who signed the one-year, $27.3 million tender in late April, stated his primary focus is on team success rather than his unresolved contract situation.

Pickens told reporters on Tuesday that he has no plans to hold out of training camp and will fully participate in the upcoming season. He emphasized that winning a championship is his main objective. He expressed a desire to bring a Super Bowl to a group of guys that have never had that feeling. His attendance at the minicamp was required after signing the franchise tag, as missing the sessions would have resulted in significant fines.

The receiver explained his earlier absence from voluntary offseason workouts by saying he was following the advice of his agent. He indicated there was no underlying frustration or dispute, and team officials had consistently expressed confidence he would report for mandatory work. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team was fired up to have him back, though...