Overview
- Brian Schottenheimer said Saturday there is no plan to revisit George Pickens’ decision to sign the franchise tender and that the team expects him on the 2026 roster.
- The coach said Pickens will skip voluntary workouts, leaving his return date unclear as a June 16-18 mandatory minicamp approaches where absences trigger fines.
- Dallas leadership has said it does not intend to trade Pickens, though NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says a deal remains possible if another team offers a strong package.
- The non-exclusive tag guarantees $27.3 million for 2026 and let rivals propose offer sheets only by risking two first-round picks, and signing the tender limits holdout leverage by making missed practices costly.
- A long-term deal remains unlikely now as the team weighs past fines and tardiness against his 2025 breakout of 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns, with July 15 as the last day to strike any extension for this season.