George Pickens Returns to Dallas Cowboys Practice After Missing OTAs

Wide receiver George Pickens returned to the Dallas Cowboys facility in Frisco, Texas, on Monday after missing voluntary organized team activities. He took his physical after signing the franchise tag and participated in practice at the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Cowboys held Pickens out of team drills and 11-on-11 work during the minicamp week as he ramps back up.

Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens could practice fully if the team needed him to. Pickens said his absence from OTAs was due to following orders from agent David Mulugheta. " "Super important.

Definitely as a person and as anybody, I would want to tell your kids or your friends exactly what you're going to do," Pickens said. Pickens said he is focused on proving himself on the field rather than worrying about a future contract. 6 million extension while discussing contract expectations.

"I'm just here to make the best decision for the team and myself. ... If you keep showing it, or they already have a hint of who you are, that's when they'll start speaking on JSN contracts and stuff like that," Pickens said.

Pickens had 1,429 receiving yards in the 2025 NFL season, ranking third in the league. 4 yards per catch, ranking fifth. He had nine receiving touchdowns, tied for eighth, and 73 receiving first downs, tied for third.

He also had 13 catches of 25-plus yards, tied for fourth. Pickens stated he will not hold out of training camp or regular-season games in 2026. 298 million fully guaranteed on the franchise tag.

He said conversations with teammates including Dak Prescott prevent him from holding out. Pickens broke down the end-of-practice huddle after Tuesday's practice. Running back Javonte Williams said Pickens is a great person and expressed gladness at his return.