Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens had just two catches on four targets in Sunday’s stunning loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals.
The Cowboys blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead to Cardinals backup quarterback Gardner Minshew, who threw for 188 yards and three touchdowns to force overtime — ultimately setting up a game-winning field goal from kicker Chad Ryland.
As the kick went through the uprights, Pickens immediately ran back into the locker room at AT&T Stadium.
In response to this frustration from his No. 2 wide receiver, long-time Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a definitive statement regarding Pickens’ usage.
“He needs the ball coming his way more,” Jones said during his weekly radio appearance with 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday.
Pickens is playing under the franchise tag in 2026 as the Cowboys failed to reach an extension agreement this past offseason. Through Dallas’ disappointing 3-5 start to the season, he has 39 catches for 533 yards and two touchdowns on 62 targets.
CeeDee Lamb paces the team with 60 catches for 709 yards and six touchdowns on a league-leading 92 targets from quarterback Dak Prescott.
The Cowboys will face off against the Indianapolis Colts in a Week 9 matchup on Sunday.