George Pickens Misses Cowboys Practice

George Pickens 缺席牛仔隊練習

Jun 4, 2026, 22:56
USSports

Introduction

George Pickens is a football player for the Dallas Cowboys. He is not at the team's optional practice right now. The team expects him to come in June.

George Pickens 是達拉斯牛仔隊的一名美式足球員。他目前沒有參加球隊的自願練習。球隊預計他將在六月回歸。

Main Body

George Pickens has a one-year contract for $27.3 million. He wants a longer contract, but the team says no for now. He and the team are still talking.

George Pickens 簽署了一份為期一年、價值 2,730 萬美元的合約。他想要一份更長期的合約，但球隊目前予以否決。他與球隊仍在協商中。

Coach Brian Schottenheimer says this is normal. Pickens missed gym work and strength training. He might not play hard at first when he returns so he does not get hurt.

教練 Brian Schottenheimer 表示這很正常。Pickens 缺席了健身房訓練與力量訓練。為了避免受傷，他返回後最初可能不會全力出擊。

Pickens is a great player. Last year, he caught many balls and scored nine touchdowns. He practices throwing and catching with Dak Prescott on his own.

Pickens 是一名優秀的球員。去年他接到了許多球並完成了九次觸球得分。他會與 Dak Prescott 私下練習傳球與接球。

Conclusion

Pickens is not at optional practice. He must come to the mandatory camp in June or he will lose money.

Pickens 缺席了自願練習。他必須在六月回歸參加強制性訓練營，否則將會損失金錢。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Now' vs. 'Later' Pattern

Look at how the text talks about time. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

Right Now (Current State)

  • He is not at practice. → (Current fact)
  • The team says no. → (Current answer)

The Future (Expectations)

  • Expects him to come in June → (Planned)
  • He will lose money → (Possible result)

Quick Word Guide: Money & Work

  • Contract: A legal paper for a job.
  • Optional: You can choose (Yes or No).
  • Mandatory: You MUST do it.

Simple Logic: Optional →\rightarrow No stress →\rightarrow Pickens is away. Mandatory →\rightarrow High stress →\rightarrow Pickens must return.

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
A person who plays a sport.
Example:The player ran fast across the field.
team (n.)
A group of people playing together.
Example:The team celebrated their win.
practice (n.)
An event where people train.
Example:She attended practice every day.
coach (n.)
A person who teaches and directs a team.
Example:The coach gave us new drills.
contract (n.)
A written agreement for work.
Example:He signed a contract with the club.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy things.
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
missed (v.)
Did not attend or fail to hit.
Example:He missed the bus this morning.
strength (n.)
Physical power or ability.
Example:She built strength through lifting weights.
training (n.)
The process of learning skills.
Example:Training helps athletes improve.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain.
Example:He hurt his knee during the game.
great (adj.)
Very good or excellent.
Example:It was a great day at the park.
caught (v.)
To capture or seize.
Example:She caught the ball with one hand.
balls (n.)
Objects used in sports.
Example:The balls were scattered on the floor.
scored (v.)
To earn points.
Example:He scored a goal in the final minute.
touchdowns (n.)
Scores in American football.
Example:The team celebrated each touchdown.
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