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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has officially signed his franchise tag, but negotiations for a long-term contract remain unresolved. This has raised questions about whether Pickens might skip mandatory offseason work periods.

The Cowboys’ June minicamp is the only mandatory offseason session before training camp, making it the final opportunity for Pickens and the team to reach a multi-year agreement before the deadline. If Pickens skips the minicamp, he could face fines.

Executive vice president Stephen Jones addressed the situation on Tuesday during an interview with Adam Schein on Mad Dog Sports Radio. When asked if Pickens might skip the minicamp, Jones stated:

"Haven't been told that. Certainly, that’s what we expect. I mean, anytime a player signs a contract and the expectations, as we hold for all of our players, is when you sign up and you're under contract and you're expected to do what your teammates are doing. And certainly, you know, go back to Dak, I know he's working with Dak and those type of things, but at the end of the day, you know, we will see how this thing plays out."

Jones emphasized that the Cowboys have zero interest in trading Pickens, signaling that contract discussions will continue into 2027. He also referenced quarterback Dak Prescott, who attended mandatory work periods after being tagged in 2020, as a precedent for Pickens’ expected participation.

As of now, there have been no reports indicating progress in contract negotiations between Pickens and the Cowboys.

Source: Pro Football Talk
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