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Pickens Signs $27.3 M Tag, Reports to June Camp

6/5/2026

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Pickens Signs Tag

George Pickens signed a $27.3 million franchise tag and reports to the minicamp on June 16, 2024.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens missed workouts but communication is good, expecting him at the June 16-18 camp.
Dallas will not trade Pickens or negotiate a long-term deal before July 15, with the tag covering 2026.
If he fails to report, CBA fines apply; he posted 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season.

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Pickens Tagged

Pickens may earn near $40 million annually under the franchise tag, between Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s $42.15 million and Drake London’s $35.25 million.
The Cowboys went 7-9-1, ranking second in offense and thirtieth in defense.
Analyst Kevin Patra said the tag raises injury risk for Pickens and could hurt future contracts.
Coach Schottenheimer noted Pickens missed OTAs to run a personal football camp, “taking care of his business.”

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Pickens Ready

Quarterback Dak Prescott said he has been throwing with wide receiver Jaxon Pickens and called him locked in.
Prescott is confident Pickens will be ready for the mandatory three-day minicamp starting June 16.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer expects Pickens at the minicamp and called the situation part of the business.
The collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) fines players who miss the June 16-18 minicamp; Pickens has trained outside Cowboys’ facilities to stay ready.

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Pickens Signs Tag

George Pickens signed a $27.3 million franchise tag and reports to the minicamp on June 16, 2024.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens missed workouts but communication is good, expecting him at the June 16-18 camp.
Dallas will not trade Pickens or negotiate a long-term deal before July 15, with the tag covering 2026.
If he fails to report, CBA fines apply; he posted 93 catches, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns last season.

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