Cowboys Await George Pickens’ Return as Injury Plans Emerge

WHO:

Sportskeeda - George Pickens is a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.

Sportskeeda - NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided an update on Pickens’ return.

Heavy NFL - Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott discussed plans related to Pickens’ injury.

Heavy NFL - San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan gave injury updates on players Renardo Green and Deommodore Lenoir.

NY Post - The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are NFL teams with a rivalry dating back decades; 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was also mentioned.

WHAT:

Newsweek - George Pickens expects to return against the 49ers, but gave an unusual answer when asked about his injury.

Heavy NFL - The Cowboys cleared George Pickens to return after a one-game absence.

Heavy NFL - Pickens gave a blunt response about his injury status.

Draft Sharks - Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens, who has a hamstring injury, was removed from the final injury report and is expected to play against the 49ers.

Draft Sharks - Pickens was a full participant in Friday’s practice.

Heavy NFL - The Kansas City Chiefs decided against pursuing Pickens at the NFL trade deadline, according to a report.

Sportskeeda - Pickens missed Week 9, and Rapoport reported news about his return; the article says Dallas may be less concerned about his injury than some might expect.

Heavy NFL - Pickens’ health was a question mark ahead of the Cowboys’ game, and Prescott hoped to have an answer.

Heavy NFL - Green sustained a back/shoulder injury during San Francisco’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Lenoir was dealing with a lingering injury.

Heavy NFL - The 49ers were managing multiple injuries before their matchup with Dallas, including two in the secondary.

NY Post - Pickens made a cheeky injury update that put 49ers players’ wives “on notice.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - Green was injured during the 49ers’ game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

NY Post - The Cowboys and 49ers were set to play each other.

WHY:

NY Post - The teams’ decades-long rivalry and popularity contribute to the attention their games receive.

Cowboys receiver George Pickens was cleared to play against San Francisco after missing one game. He practiced fully despite a hamstring injury, then gave a blunt, cheeky status update. The 49ers also managed injuries to defensive backs Renardo Green and Deommodore Lenoir.