George Pickens headlines Cowboys workouts opening.

The Dallas Cowboys are entering voluntary offseason workouts at The Star, with quarterback Dak Prescott arriving first and the focal point being star receiver George Pickens and his franchise tag status. Pickens is expected to sign the one-year, $27.3 million franchise tag rather than pursue a long-term deal, a move seen as the right choice given the Cowboys’ leverage in negotiations. Still uncertain is how Pickens will approach workouts, as discussions of his participation and commitment continue.

Over the past week, the Cowboys effectively shut down any talks of a long-term contract, making clear they expect Pickens to sign and play under the tag. Pickens ultimately signed the franchise tag, which ends active free agency speculation but leaves open the possibility of a future trade, though team executives have stated they have no intention of moving him. Dak Prescott is eager to have Pickens back on the field, highlighting the Cowboys’ high-powered offense built around Pickens and CeeDee Lamb, and Prescott has emphasized leaving contract talks to the front office.

Key takeaways:
– Pickens is anticipated to sign the franchise tag and join offseason workouts, with the Cowboys signaling they won’t pursue a long-term deal.
– Trade rumors were quelled by official statements, reinforcing the Cowboys’ stance to keep Pickens.
– Prescott remains motivated to reconnect with his receiving corps, aiming to maintain the offense’s strong performance from the previous season.