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Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders were emotional during official fittings as the team prepares for the NFL season, with Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts documenting the squad’s rigorous training and the broader pop-culture buzz surrounding the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in 2025, was posthumously diagnosed with stage 1 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the mildest form of the brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. The diagnosis from Boston University’s CTE Center provides context for the struggles his family described; researchers caution that CTE can only be diagnosed after death and that the relationship between CTE and suicide is complex, though risk persists for athletes despite modern safety protocols.
Dallas Cowboys players and media urge AT&T Stadium to switch from artificial turf to natural grass after hosting FIFA World Cup matches, arguing grass reduces injuries. Despite vocal support from players, Cowboys ownership indicates no immediate plan to change the surface.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens reports for mandatory minicamp on the franchise tag and says he has no plans to hold out, aiming to be at training camp in July. He had skipped voluntary workouts per his agent, but coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed he’ll participate in walkthroughs and individual drills while avoiding team drills for now. Prescott will be limited in practice due to a sore knee, but the team expects him to be ready by camp.
George Pickens showed up for Cowboys minicamp after signing the franchise tag and said there will be no holdout, stressing football and team goals, his bond with Dallas, and his aim to help win a Super Bowl.
George Pickens will skip team drills at the Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp and instead be “Coach Pickens,” focusing on individual work as the team limits exposure to injury. He signed the franchise tag in April and skipped the voluntary offseason program, facing a $107,911 fine for missing mandatory minicamp. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says his presence shows commitment to the locker room, while Pickens remains on a one-year, $27.3 million tag as the club considers a longer deal after a Pro Bowl-caliber 2025 season (93 receptions, 1,429 yards, 9 TDs).
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not been cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills as he rehabs a knee injury, while Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be limited at minicamp due to knee soreness. The roundup also notes Wanya Morris's trade to Atlanta and a slate of signings (Kaden Davis with the Bears, Erik Ezukanma with the Eagles, Chris Glaser with the Cowboys, Jacoby Windmon with the Steelers), plus other minicamp updates (Justin Herbert throwing all three days; Cade Klubnik sidelined with back spasms; Cam Ward shoulder status; Ifeatu Melifonwu working out with the Titans).
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reportedly received a roughly 400% pay boost for the 2025 season, with top pay around $75 per hour and about $75,000 annually, making them among the NFL’s highest-paid cheer squads. Earlier reporting placed pay at roughly $500 per appearance or $75–$150 per game, and many dancers still juggle other jobs. The pay rise, highlighted by NYU and Times coverage and linked to Netflix’s America's Sweethearts, could set a new standard for NFL cheerleader compensation and reflect broader discussions about earnings in entertainment roles.
George Pickens attended the Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp after signing the one-year franchise tender, which makes him subject to more than $100,000 in fines for missing; accepting the tag signals he’s embracing his situation and intends to pursue another big season, potentially positioning him for a free-agent reset if he continues to produce.
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens arrived at the team facility to take his physical Monday and is expected to participate in this week's mandatory minicamp, though it’s unclear how much he’ll work. He signed the franchise tag but hasn’t signed a long-term deal, and Dallas has said they won’t negotiate before the July deadline; skipping workouts could result in fines.
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens plans to attend the team's mandatory minicamp after signing the franchise tag, avoiding a roughly $107,911 fine for missing mandatory activities. He hasn’t participated in voluntary offseason work, and the Cowboys and Pickens have about a month to reach a long-term contract; if no deal is reached, he’ll play on the one-year franchise tender in 2026 and become a free agent in 2027.
Dallas' new defensive scheme under coordinator Christian Parker, built after a bottom-tier 2025, has Cowboys players optimistic; CeeDee Lamb called the defense “annoying to prepare against,” praising its communication, variety, and the challenge it presents as new players integrate.
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens did not attend the voluntary OTAs, but coach Brian Schottenheimer said he expects Pickens to be at the mandatory minicamp starting June 16; having signed his franchise tag, he could face fines for missing camp, and Dallas has said there will be no long-term contract talks before the July deadline and no plan to trade him, so he’ll likely play the season under the tag before pursuit of a new deal resumes afterward.
Dan Parr ranks the five teams with the toughest 2026 NFL schedules by opponents' 2025 win percentage: Cardinals (.538), Rams (.516), Seahawks (.514), Chargers (.522) and Cowboys (.493). He notes the Bears had the league's toughest SOS entering 2026 (.550), but SOS isn’t a perfect predictor, and provides a team-by-team snapshot of each squad's 2025 record and the brutal early-to-late-season stretches and primetime tests awaiting them (Cardinals vs. 49ers/Eagles/Chiefs; Rams with seven primetime games; Seahawks' late-season gauntlet; Chargers' tough midseason run; Cowboys' Brazil trip and heavy slate).
Two additional standalone home games for the Eagles’ 2026 schedule were revealed: Week 7 vs. Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football and Week 15 vs. Seattle Seahawks on Saturday afternoon on FOX, with the full schedule to be officially released Thursday; Bears MNF and a Thanksgiving Cowboys game had been reported earlier.