2026 Week 7 Fantasy Football: George Pickens Shoulder Injury Reaction

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens showed up on the injury report for the first time in 2026, logging a limited practice Thursday with a shoulder injury, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). No designation or timeline was included in the report, so the severity is unclear at this point.

George Pickens

The fact that this is Pickens' first appearance on the injury report all season suggests this may be minor, but "limited" practice mid-week before a Week 7 game is always worth monitoring. If he's trending toward a game-time decision or a limited snap count, his fantasy value takes a real hit — shoulder injuries directly affect a receiver's ability to run routes and catch at full capacity. Check Friday's and Saturday's practice reports before finalizing your lineup. If Pickens is ruled out or significantly limited in game status, look down the Cowboys' WR depth chart; KaVontae Turpin is also on this injury report (ribs, did not practice Thursday), which thins the options in Dallas's passing game considerably. No corresponding roster move or backup elevation was mentioned in the ProFootballTalk report.