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Brian Schottenheimer said the conversation was very straightforward, and he expects the inactive linebacker to work back from back and hamstring injuries this week.
The Cowboys safety cleared the protocol Friday after a concussion against Arizona, then was hurt again with 2:10 left in Sunday's win over Indianapolis.
Brian Schottenheimer said George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., KaVontae Turpin, and Jonathan Mingo will try to work back this week before the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers visit.
The Dallas Mavericks (6‑4) aim to extend their winning streak as they close a three‑game home stand against the Indiana Pacers (3‑7) on Monday, 7 p.m. CST at the American Airlines Center. Kyrie Irving returns for the second night of a back‑to‑back—the first time since his ACL tear—while Dallas sidelines Morez Johnson (shin contusion), Sergio De Larrea and Tarik Biberovic. The Pacers lose Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) but have TJ McConnell cleared. Expect a tightly contested game with Cooper Flagg trending upward.
After a blowout win over Brooklyn, the Mavericks confirm Kyrie Irving will suit up for Monday’s back‑to‑back game, with coach Dusty May saying his body is responding well after missing last season with an ACL tear. Forward Santi Aldama, cleared after knee surgery, is expected to see variable minutes depending on the team’s offensive flow. Lottery pick Morez Johnson Jr. misses Monday after a shin contusion, while Caleb Martin earns the starting wing spot for his defensive toughness. The club also announced a multiyear partnership with New Balance as its official footwear and apparel provider.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explains how John Lynch's trade deadline decisions fit his schedule as he prepares for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jalen Brunson snaps his slow‑start narrative by earning his 10th Eastern Conference Player of the Week award after a 27.7‑point, 6.3‑assist stretch where the Knicks outscored opponents 347‑292. Shooting 48.3% overall and 42.9% from three with just 0.7 turnovers, Brunson beat out nominees like Karl‑Anthony Towns, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson. The accolade follows a rough opening five‑game stretch and comes as Luka Doncic also clinches the award for the Mavericks, highlighting Brunson’s resurgence for New York.
With the November 10 trade deadline looming, Colts head coach Shane Steichen refuses to comment on swirling rumors that could see running back Jonathan Taylor, wideout Josh Downs, or other veterans moved after the team already dealt Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner. Following a 27-23 Week 9 loss to Dallas that left Indianapolis 2‑7, the franchise—now under new leadership after firing GM Chris Ballard—may still make a deal before the 4 p.m. EST deadline on Tuesday.
After a 27–23 win over the Colts, the Dallas Cowboys sit at 4‑5 and remain in the NFC East chase behind the Giants. Quarterback Dak Prescott says the roster already has what it needs to reach the playoffs, but urges Jerry Jones to consider any trade‑deadline additions. He praises the front office’s “hell of a job” while emphasizing that on‑field execution now determines their fate. The Cowboys must sweep the remaining division games against the Giants, Eagles and Commanders to clinch the NFC East, or win five to six of their final eight to secure a wild‑card spot.
Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens, who has 39 catches for 533 yards and two TDs in eight games, is being floated as a trade chip before the deadline. Former fullback‑turned‑analyst Michael Robinson suggests the Kansas City Chiefs could benefit from Pickens’ 13.7 yards per catch, easing pressure on Travis Kelce and opening lanes for Kenneth Walker III. Pickens is on a $27.3 million franchise tag, and while a deal could net the Cowboys valuable draft picks, team leaders and owner Jerry Jones say they prefer to keep him for the playoff push.
The rookie was a late addition to Monday’s injury report and will miss his first game after playing in all 10 of Dallas’ games this season.
The Dallas Mavericks lead the NBA in rest-advantage games, putting Kyrie Irving in a tough spot when it comes to playing or sitting during back-to-backs.
After a crushing loss to Arizona, the Dallas Cowboys rebound with a 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts, keeping playoff hopes alive at 3-5. Rookie safety Caleb Downs shines, earning the game‑ball by delivering a sack, a pass breakup and a fourth‑quarter interception against his older brother Josh. Downs posts a league‑leading 90.6 coverage grade, limiting Indy to 12 yards on four targets. His standout performance, alongside defensive end Quinnen Williams, marks his first signature NFL game and could be key to Dallas’ defensive resurgence.
Dallas Cowboys fans should be happy about the Philadelphia Eagles trading Jordan Davis to the Jacksonville Jaguars and throwing in the towel on this season.
The 49ers injury report brings updates on Gracen Halton, Renardo Green, Deommodore Lenoir, Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans ahead of the Cowboys game.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew faces another arm injury test, raising the chance he could miss the Sunday game against the Los Angeles Rams. If Minshew is sidelined, rookie Carson Beck may make his NFL regular‑season debut, having impressed in a Hall of Fame preseason outing (15‑of‑19, 188 yards, TD). Minshew earned the start after a 33‑30 OT win over Dallas, while veteran Jacoby Brissett now sits as emergency third‑string. The team also lost top receiver Michael Wilson to a season‑ending neck injury, deepening the quarterback dilemma for head coach Mike LaFleur.
Mark Cuban warns that the NBA is losing focus on fans, affordability and community as it chases higher franchise valuations. On The Jameis Winston Show, the Mavericks minority owner praised his Harbinger Fund’s role in giving liquidity to small stakeholders, but warned that growing private‑equity ownership—allowed under new rules letting firms hold stakes in up to eight teams—could erode the fan experience. Cuban recalls earlier league talks about family‑friendly tickets and youth engagement, now overtaken by profit metrics. While he admits he’s benefited from rising values, he argues that true ownership belongs to the fans and that the league’s priorities must reflect that.
The Colts fell short against a struggling Cowboys team, losing a close contest marred by multiple penalties and a 500‑plus yard defensive surrender. QB Jones showed limited mobility and accuracy, failing to capitalize on third‑down chances, while key pieces like Pickins and interior lineman Buck were absent. The defense rotated players such as Tillery, Smith, and Givens without impact, and the coaching staff faces criticism for the lack of effective schemes. Trade rumors swirl around JT and other contracts, with fans questioning the true price of deals and urging the front office to negotiate smarter. The article predicts continued roster churn and a challenging road ahead for the Colts.
Dak Prescott called every game a must win after Sunday’s victory in Indianapolis, while the New York Giants sit atop the NFC East at 5-2-1.
Dallas gave up a 20-10 lead in Indianapolis a week after blowing a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to Arizona, and Jones said the Cowboys still have to learn to close.
Locke was hurt on a running play with 2:10 left in Indianapolis, a week after his first concussion, and Jones said back-to-back injuries are taken into account.
Both starters missed Sunday’s win in Indianapolis, and Jones said Dallas will have some injury challenges before the San Francisco 49ers visit.
Jones, a co-chairman of the NFL competition committee, said the flags in Indianapolis were fouls and that hand fighting between receivers and defenders makes for tough calls.
The inactive linebacker ran onto the field after a fourth-quarter takeaway in Indianapolis, and the 15-yard flag backed Dallas up to its own 15.
Dallas has checked in with all 31 other teams before Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT deadline, and Jones described how deadline talks build toward a deal.