# Pickens Absent as Cowboys Build Defense

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Podcast: [Dallas Cowboys News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dallas-cowboys-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433781)
Published: 2026-06-06T15:58:23+00:00
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## Resource

Dallas Cowboys’ defense got a major upgrade this offseason, but the absence of star WR George Pickens from voluntary OTAs has sparked concern. While under the franchise tag and not yet signed to a long-term deal, Pickens’ silence amid team-building efforts has caught attention — especially since OC Brian Schottenheimer wants his top players locked in on the field. With mandatory minicamp looming, the Cowboys remain hopeful Pickens will show up, but his potential holdout looms as a key question mark heading into what could be a pivotal season. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1672a75d38827604

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