Cowboys expect Pickens' presence at June camp
Key takeaways
- Schottenheimer said he spoke Wednesday with Pickens, who has not attended the voluntary offseason program and the organized team activities, which began this week at The Star.
- "I expect he'll be here," Schottenheimer said Thursday.
- Pickens signed the $27.3 million franchise tag tender earlier in the offseason after the Cowboys said they would not negotiate a long-term deal with him.
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Schottenheimer said he spoke Wednesday with Pickens, who has not attended the voluntary offseason program and the organized team activities, which began this week at The Star.
"I expect he'll be here," Schottenheimer said Thursday. "I think he's in a good spot, but, again, I know he's handling his business. I know he misses his teammates, [and] we miss him too. You know how we feel about him. We love him. This is just part of the business."
Pickens signed the $27.3 million franchise tag tender earlier in the offseason after the Cowboys said they would not negotiate a long-term deal with him. If Pickens does not report for training camp, he would be subject to a fine, per the collective bargaining agreement.