Cowboys Hope George Pickens Can Play Against Colts

The Cowboys are optimistic George Pickens will be available for their November 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts. The receiver has been listed as limited in practice throughout the week because of a sore hamstring, and coach Brian Schottenheimer said Pickens could remain somewhat limited if he plays.

Schottenheimer said Pickens has dealt with injuries throughout the season. Alongside this week’s hamstring problem, he has had a shoulder issue, which has affected his involvement in the offense. The shoulder injury has also made him less effective as a run blocker, and his injuries have led the team to limit his playing time in some situations.

Pickens has support from teammates, including quarterback Dak Prescott. The team’s stance, as described by Schottenheimer, is that it wants Pickens to remain part of its future. His availability comes shortly before the NFL trade deadline on November 10, though Dallas has not stated whether it plans to trade him.

Pickens has recorded 39 receptions for 533 yards and two touchdowns this season. Those totals fall short of the league’s top 15 in the main receiving categories, after he ranked near the top in those categories last year.