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Cowboys Close Ranks Around George Pickens After Lions Loss and Deleted Post

Team leaders emphasize confidence in the receiver after a private talk in which he admitted he 'didn't play my best game'.

Overview

  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he met with George Pickens and that the receiver told him, 'Hey Schotty, I didn't play my best game.'
  • Schottenheimer addressed Pickens' since-deleted social-media attack on Richard Sherman, saying the matter was discussed internally and that he doesn't question Pickens' love for the game.
  • Owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan he has no concern about debates over Pickens' effort, praising his competitiveness and season-long impact.
  • After a five-catch, 37-yard outing in the loss at Detroit, Pickens' season line stands at 78 receptions, 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns through 13 games, all career highs.
  • CeeDee Lamb is progressing in concussion protocol, and Dallas, now 6-6-1, turns to a Sunday night matchup with the Vikings with playoff positioning at stake.