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NFL·BREAKING·November 8, 2026 11:51 AM ET

Cowboys deactivate WR George Pickens for Colts game with hamstring injury

He has 533 receiving yards through eight games

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What happened: George Pickens is inactive for Dallas' game at Indianapolis because of a hamstring injury. He was listed questionable, per Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site. Pickens played 39 snaps in Week 7 at Philadelphia and 40 in Week 8 against Arizona, his two lowest totals of the season per NGS, as the Cowboys managed his injuries.

Why it matters: Dallas is 3-5 after a 30-33 loss to the Cardinals on Nov. 1. Ryan Flournoy is the receiver whose workload has risen as Pickens' snaps dropped.

By the numbers: Pickens: 39 catches, 533 yards, 2 TD in 2026 through 8 games. Flournoy: 30 catches, 342 yards, 2 TD in 2026 through 8 games.

What to watch: The NFL trade deadline arrives Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, with Pickens' status among the questions around Dallas.

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