Jerry Jones responds to injury speculation about Pickens and Porter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed rumors surrounding George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr., who missed the team's recent victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Questions arose regarding the players' contract situations potentially affecting their availability, but Jones clarified that their absences were solely injury-related. Pickens is dealing with shoulder and hamstring injuries, while Porter is managing a lingering ankle issue. Both players have contracts nearing expiration, which adds context to the speculation. The Cowboys, now 4-5, need their contributions for a playoff push as they look ahead to their upcoming games.
- •Pickens missed the game due to shoulder and hamstring injuries.
- •Porter has been limited by an ongoing ankle injury.
- •Cowboys secured a 27-23 win over the Colts without them.
- •Both players are approaching free agency after the season.
- •Dallas aims for a playoff berth with key contributions from both players.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ Jerry Jones fires back at George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr. injury conspiracy theories
"The Dallas Cowboys are pushing back against speculation surrounding George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. after both players missed Sunday’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts . With the two defenders and offensive playmaker approaching free agency, questions emerged about whether their contract situations influenced their availability. However, team […] The post Cowboys’ Jerry Jones fires back at George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr. injury conspiracy theories appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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