CeeDee Lamb Thanks and Defends Dallas Cowboys’ Star Teammate Who Rushed to the Hospital to Visit Him Immediately After the Game, Amid Accusations of Dodging Postgame Responsibility Following Embarrassing Loss to Lions

The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with one of their most turbulent weeks of the season following a tough and embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions. But beyond the on-field disappointment, controversy erupted whenGeorge Pickens, one of the team’s key offensive stars, was accused of “avoiding responsibility” by skipping the mandatory postgame press conference.

However, CeeDee Lamb — who suffered a serious concussion during the game — has now spoken publicly to set the record straight.

Pickens did not skip the press conference to avoid blame — he went straight to the hospital

Immediately after the game ended, fans and analysts began questioning Pickens’ absence from the media room. With tensions already high after the humiliating loss, many assumed Pickens intentionally avoided facing the press.

But according to CeeDee Lamb, the truth is completely different.

Pickens left the field immediately to head directly to the hospital, where Lamb was being treated after a violent collision that resulted in a significant concussion. Multiple witnesses confirmed Pickens wasthe first person to arrive.

CeeDee Lamb: “He came to see me — he wasn’t avoiding anyone.”

Speaking from the hospital, Lamb expressed deep gratitude and firmly defended his teammate:

“George wasn’t avoiding responsibility or the media. He came to the hospital because he was worried about me — and in that moment, that meant more than anything else.”

Lamb explained that Pickens reacted instantly once he learned how severe the injury was. He described the gesture as something he “will never forget.”

An emotional moment inside the hospital

Hospital staff reported that Pickens arrived visibly shaken and anxious. He repeatedly asked for updates on Lamb’s condition and stayed for hours, waiting for the initial concussion assessment to be completed.

One Cowboys player added:

“George wasn’t skipping the press conference. He was putting his brother first. Under those circumstances, no one can blame him.”

The gesture quickly circulated throughout the Cowboys’ locker room, providing a rare uplifting moment during an otherwise painful night.

Amid a humiliating loss, brotherhood becomes the brightest takeaway

The defeat to the Lions brought heavy criticism, but the story of Pickens rushing to support Lamb reveals a deeper layer of the Cowboys — a team where brotherhood and loyalty still matter.

While outsiders focused on mistakes and missed opportunities, Pickens showed accountability in a different way: by being there for a teammate in a moment of fear and uncertainty.

Lamb’s final message: “Don’t blame George.”

Lamb ended his statement with a firm message to critics:

“If anyone deserves blame for the loss, it’s the entire team — not George. Don’t blame the one guy who chose to be by my side when I needed it most.”

With Lamb expected to miss the remainder of the year due to the concussion, this story has become a vital emotional boost for the Cowboys, reminding everyone that even in the darkest moments, the team’s core values shine through.