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Cowboys news: The lack of snaps for George Pickens explained

If the Cowboys are going to find themselves in any kind of position to win a bad NFC East division, their defense has got to improve. Multiple players have spoken about the state of the unit, and the solutions don’t…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Cowboys news: The lack of snaps for George Pickens explained
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated that injuries, specifically affecting run-game blocking, have limited George Pickens' recent snaps.
  • George Pickens was added to the Dallas Cowboys injury report in Week 7 due to a lingering shoulder issue.
  • Cowboys defensive backs Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke are in concussion protocol following a 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer clarified that wide receiver George Pickens has seen reduced playing time due to injuries. Schottenheimer explained that Pickens was limited specifically because of his role blocking in the run game, rejecting any suggestion that benching him was intentional. Pickens had been placed on the team's injury report starting in Week 7 with a shoulder issue.

Beyond Pickens, Dallas faces multiple roster challenges ahead of their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts following a 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Defensive backs Caleb Downs and P.J. Locke remain in concussion protocol, leaving the secondary potentially shorthanded.

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