Dallas Cowboys have only one draft pick left unsigned

TL;DR

The Dallas Cowboys have signed six of their seven draft picks, leaving only Malachi Lawrence unsigned. Rookie minicamp is set to begin, highlighting the team's new draft class.

Key points

Dallas Cowboys have six of seven draft picks signed
Malachi Lawrence is the only unsigned draft pick
Rookie minicamp is about to begin
Rookie wage scale simplified contract negotiations
George Pickens signed his franchise tag

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DALLAS, TEXAS. - APRIL 24: Newly drafted Dallas Cowboys defensive player Caleb Downs (right) and Malachi Lawrence of UFC shakes hands before leaving The Star in Frisco following their visits, April 24, 2026. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images) The Dallas Cowboys are off to work. Earlier this team held voluntary workouts and that led to a little bit of drama as George Pickens was not in attendance. Thankfully it was all put to bed shortly after as he officially signed his franchise tag. That was news pertaining to a Cowboys veteran though and Friday is for the newbies. Rookie minicamp begins today and it will offer the first looks of the team’s new draft picks. Shortly before it was set to begin it was reported by ESPN that six of the team’s seven draft picks are officially signed to their rookie contracts. Malachi Lawrence is the only outlier. For those unaware, it was once upon a time a difficult thing for NFL teams to get their rookie contracts taken care of. Everything changed in 2011 when the CBA (the one established at that point in time) introduced the rookie wage scale. Now rookie contracts are more of a formality than anything. Surely Malachi Lawrence will be taken care of soon enough. As you were.

Q&A

Why is Malachi Lawrence the only unsigned draft pick for the Cowboys?

Malachi Lawrence is currently the only unsigned draft pick due to the timing of contract negotiations, but it is expected that he will sign soon.

What is the significance of the rookie wage scale for NFL draft contracts?

The rookie wage scale, established in 2011, has simplified the contract process for NFL teams, making rookie contracts more of a formality.

When does the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp start?

The Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp is set to begin shortly, providing the first opportunity to see the team's new draft picks in action.