Cowboys get good news on George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. ahead of Week 10

Cowboys get good news on George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. ahead of Week 10 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a Week 9 win over the Indianapolis Colts to stay within striking distance of the NFC East division title.Fortunately for the Cowboys, ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the tough San Francisco 49ers, they got some good news on a few key injured players.Brian Schottenheimer told reporters, including Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News, that George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr., along with two other key players, are set to return to practice prior to Week 10.Cowboys to get four key players back at practice prior to Week 10 vs. 49ers"George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., DeMarvion Overshown and KaVontae Turpin are expected to work into practice today, per Brian Schottenheimer," Hoyt reports.While the Cowboys didn't make a move at the 2026 NFL trade deadline, they did sign running back Kendre Miller and are now getting four key players back from injury.Pickens and Porter are two massive pieces to the puzzle in Dallas, and fortunately both appear to be coming back for Week 10, or at least will have a chance to play this upcoming weekend.While these four players returning to practice is a good sign, it doesn't mean that all four will be playing in Week 10. But it's a great first sign that these players could come back in Week 10 for the Cowboys in a huge matchup against the 49ers.MORE: Caleb Williams, Baker Mayfield turn 'SNF' into turnover fest as Bears overcome interceptionsDak Prescott could really use Pickens back in the lineup. With Jake Ferguson hurt, the Cowboys' passing offense is funneling through CeeDee Lamb and Ryan Flournoy. Pickens' return would open things up for everyone involved.On defense, being able to get Porter and Overshown back would be massive. This unit has shown signs of life lately, and if they can get these two key starters back, it would come at a good time facing off against a tough 49ers team.Dallas won't be out of the playoff hunt if they lose in Week 10, but a victory would have them in great shape to make a second-half run to the playoffs. Getting Pickens, Porter, Overshown, and Turpin back would be a huge help.More NFL news:Mike Vrabel gives blunt assessment of Christian Gonzalez's strugglesWhy Chargers’ nightmarish winless streak might soon be overBrowns coach answers whether Shedeur Sanders will get a chance to start againMyles Garrett shows Rams why they traded for him in return vs. CommandersJaguars reportedly acquiring Falcons' Pro Bowl safety in major trade