One big question heading into the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp next week is whether George Pickens will report.
Pickens, who had the franchise tag applied to him, has skipped free practice. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens has not committed to minicamp but expects the wideout to make an announcement.
Quarterback Dak Prescott is also counting on Pickens’ presence, but doesn’t expect the wide receiver to play much.
“I haven’t had any conversations and to be honest I’d love for him to be in, but even if he is in I doubt it’s full, he’ll go all out and jump into the team,” Prescott said via the team’s official website. “I would hope not to be honest, just to be protected and be smart. Just hope he gets in just to see some of the new guys, meet some of the new guys. I’m sure he’ll be here.”
Prescott went through his own franchise in the past, so he understands what the wide receiver is going through. The QB said his last throwing sessions with Pickens occurred in March or April.
“They were great,” Prescott said. “George is George. He’s great, he’s awesome. His personality, his excitement, his energy was consistent, consistent as it’s been these times that I’ve gotten to throw with him. Just even talking to him on the phone like we’ve had the last two weeks, George is great. I’m excited about where he’s going to be. I’m excited to go to work that we’re going to build and George. He’s fine.”