Cowboys receive important George Pickens injury update with big implications ahead of Thanksgiving matchup vs Chiefs

The Dallas Cowboys are trending toward having George Pickens on the field.

Mauricio Rodriguez — Dallas Cowboys News Writer
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Nov 23, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) catches the ball while being defended by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Adoree' Jackson (8) at AT&T Stadium.

The Dallas Cowboys released its second injury report of the week on Tuesday, but it’s technically the first from an actual practice. As they gear up for a quick turnaround to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, the team didn’t practice on Monday.

So even though Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens was listed as a non-participant on Monday, it pales in comparison to Tuesday’s update. Pickens participated in practice despite a knee/calf injury, a good sign for his chances of playing on Thursday. He was a limited participant. Pickens was banged up during his 146-yard performance against the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to multiple reports, Pickens arrived at practice after the stretching portion was over. He took part of individual drills during the portion of practice open to media. On Sunday, Pickens described the injury as a “little contusion.”

“Just a little contusion like a bruise,” Pickens said. “I ended up coming back in, catching a slant, nearly scored. So it’s not too bad, but in the moment, you always want to check and make sure.”

There’s no doubt the Cowboys need Pickens on the field to feel better about their chances of taking on the Chiefs. With him on the field, they can win any game. He’s already up to 1,054 receiving yards (second-most in the league) and eight touchdown catches (third-most in the league). With him trending toward playing, the Cowboys’ chances of beating KC immediately look better.

Full Cowboys injury report from Thursday

  • Tyler Guyton was a non-participant again and isn’t expected to be ready for Thursday’s matchup. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 12. He was the only non-participant.
  • CB Caelen Carson, WR George Pickens, DT Osa Odighizuwa, and WR KaVontae Turpin were all upgraded to limited participant status.
  • DT Quinnen Williams, who was visible banged up after a chip block from Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, isn’t listed on the injury report.

Chiefs injury news to know:

  • The Chiefs are expected to be down starting Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith, which could open some favorable matchups in the trenches for the Cowboys’ talented defensive tackle room.
  • RB Isiah Pacheco has been listed as a full participant both Monday and Tuesday and is expected to make his return from injury in time to play the Cowboys.
  • Starting wide receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy are banged up but expected to play, per Andy Reid.

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