Cowboys Furious After Viral Clip: George Pickens Crushed by Dirty Eagles Hit — Injury Worsens, Thanksgiving Game in Jeopardy

Viral Video Sparks Outrage: George Pickens Takes Dangerous Hit from Eagles Defender, Suffers Serious Injury — Pickens Still Tried to Play Through It, but His Condition Worsened After the Game; Now in Danger of Missing Thanksgiving Clash vs. Chiefs

A new viral clip spreading across social platforms has sent Cowboys Nation into an uproar. The footage captures a Philadelphia Eagles defender diving low into George Pickens’ right leg — the exact spot later identified as the source of a significant injury.

The impact folded Pickens awkwardly to the ground, leaving him visibly shaken as trainers rushed over. Even with the intense, stabbing pain, Pickens refused to come out. Determined to push through, he stayed on the field and played a crucial role in Dallas’ dramatic 24–21 comeback win over their NFC East rivals.

Pickens: “I tried to keep going, but things got worse afterward.”
After the emotional victory, Pickens admitted the situation escalated faster than he anticipated.

He said:
“I could tell something wasn’t right with my leg, but in moments like that, you don’t want to stop fighting. I wanted to stay out there with my guys. But after the game, the injury turned out to be a lot more serious.”

His grit earned him respect — but it also created a massive problem for the Cowboys on a short week.

Watch as Pickens tells Milton what happens and Milton flinches in reaction and then the slow mo video they replayed. That had to HURT. https://t.co/MJa9FyKBL5 pic.twitter.com/rTNH85OHSq

— ✭ Lacy ✭ (@FBCowboysQueen) November 24, 2025

Injury Escalates — Cowboys Hit With Troubling Update After the Win

Team medical staff later confirmed both knee and calf swelling, accompanied by deep bruising — all signs of the violent, dangerous hit he endured.

Due to the worsening condition, Pickens was unable to practice and was officially listed as DNP (Did Not Practice) heading into the Thanksgiving week. With only days remaining before facing the Kansas City Chiefs, this is a concerning turn of events.

According to team sources, Pickens’ pain has “noticeably intensified” since Sunday, and his chances of suiting up for the holiday matchup are “declining by the hour.”

Thanksgiving Absence Becoming Increasingly Likely

Pickens himself acknowledged the growing possibility of sitting out.

“I want to be out there, but I have to be healthy enough to actually help the team. I don’t want to turn a one-week injury into something that takes me out even longer,”
he said.

His competitive drive is well-known, but pushing through too soon could cost him — and the Cowboys — far more than just one game.

Cowboys Offense Faces Major Setback If Pickens Can’t Go

Without Pickens, Dallas stands to lose:

• Dak Prescott’s top separation and big-play weapon

This would force the Cowboys into a last-minute overhaul of their offensive strategy during one of the shortest weeks of the season.

Conclusion

What should have been a triumphant moment — a gritty comeback win over the Eagles — has been overshadowed by a growing crisis. The reckless hit on Pickens, now widely condemned across social media, has led to a worsening injury that may sideline him for the highly anticipated Thanksgiving showdown against the Chiefs.

His status remains uncertain, and all eyes are on the next 48 hours as the Cowboys await crucial medical updates.