George Pickens injury update: Cowboys WR practice status changes ahead of Thanksgiving game

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is battling two injuries, but seems to be trending towards playing on Thanksgiving Day. The team announced that Pickens returned to practice on Tuesday after missing Monday’s practice due to knee and calf injuries. He was a limited participant in practice, and the Cowboys will announce his game status on Wednesday.

George Pickens was seen arriving late to the field during the media’s viewing period of practice on Tuesday. The former Georgia Bulldogs standout was getting treatment for his injuries and spent some time warming up off to the side before participating in a drill.

George Pickens was limited in practice today. Tyler Guyton was the only Cowboys player on the injury report who didn’t practice pic.twitter.com/5OleCWKq6o

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The Cowboys are coming off a 24-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and Pickens played a big role in the win. He finished the day with nine catches on nine targets for 146 yards and one touchdown.

Pickens has been one of the NFL’s best wide receivers this year. Through 11 games, the 24-year-old has caught 67 passes for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns.

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“George has been such an integral part of our story, and he has his story, to a degree that’s our story,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after the game, per Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. “I’m so proud for him. Everybody on this team is, and he certainly has absolutely been the difference as we’ve played over the last two weeks… It’s something when you’ve got [CeeDee Lamb] and Pickens.”

With Pickens in the final year of his rookie contract, Cowboys fans are wondering if the team will sign him to a contract extension. “Of course, of course,” Jones said when asked if he wants Pickens with the Cowboys next season. “We are proud to have him, and I don’t even want to play games with it. We’d love to have him on the team. By the way, I’d love to have [CeeDee Lamb] on the team. And I know what we’re asking around here, but we sure like the way the combination is really letting us execute on offense.”

The Cowboys are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. The game will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET and air on CBS/Paramount+.