Blogging The Boys on George Pickens

ArticleCowboys news: Notes from the opening training camp press conference
Read the full article

From the article

Pickens said at mandatory minicamp — when he showed up for that, too — that he planned to participate in training camp despite receiving the franchise tag. He explicitly said he would not do a hold in and go to practice but not participate. This is the same Pickens, after all, who was traded from Pittsburgh shortly after former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin declared that he needed to grow up. This is the same Pickens who was prolific last season in a breakout year, finishing with career highs in every major receiving category.

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Pickens participating fully on franchise tag; breakout 2024 form suggests elite upside.

Pickens is participating in training camp despite receiving the franchise tag at $27.3M, explicitly committing to practice and not holding out. He had a breakout 2024 season with career highs in every major receiving category before being traded to Dallas. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys have emphasized Pickens' love for the sport and his on-field performance last year. Jerry Jones expressed optimism about Pickens' potential, saying "I hope that he comes out here and is the most prolific, successful receiver in the NFL this year."

George Pickens headshotGeorge PickensWR · DALPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

More on George Pickens and from Blogging The Boys