FRISCO, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys continue preparing for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Jets.
Update: The Cowboys practice report revealed that Zack Martin was limited with a groin injury on Thursday. He was the only player added to the report from last week. Meanwhile, Tyron Smith had another day of fully participating in practice.
Dallas Cowboys practice report for Thursday:
WR Brandin Cooks (knee)-DNP
G/T Tyler Smith (hamstring)- DNP
S Donovan Wilson (calf)- Limited
G Zack Martin (groin)- Limited
T Tyron Smith (ankle)- Full— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) September 14, 2023
A small portion of the practice was open to media at the beginning. Here are some of the injury observations and updates.
Dallas Cowboys Practice Report
It was a nice day for the Cowboys to practice in mid-70-degree temperatures and overcast. The team stretched and worked on position drills when the media was allowed to watch.
Defensive backs Donovan Wilson and Jourdan Lewis were spotted working back into practice. But WR Brandin Cooks and OL Tyler Smith were in street clothes working with Britt Brown on the side.
Head coach Mike McCarthy said that Wilson, Cooks, and Smith have all improved.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
Brandin Cooks
Reports state that Cooks is dealing with an MCL sprain that is not described as a multi-week injury.
Grade 1 MCL sprain for Brandin Cooks, multiple people w/ knowledge of injury said.
His ability to play this week is in question, but can’t be ruled out. This is not considered a multi-week injury.
Cowboys have had players miss no time w/ this injury. Felix Jones comes to mind. pic.twitter.com/U3WrHeRQXE
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) September 14, 2023
Although his status for Sunday is still in question, Cooks spoke to the media on Wednesday, saying that he would be a full go if he could play.
During a press conference ahead of practice, McCarthy said Cooks was about the same and would get the same workload as before.
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It’s worth noting that McCarthy mentioned if he’s not able to play on Sunday, you could see more of KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert, or even Jalen Brooks, who would need to be elevated from the practice squad.
Brandin Cooks was not dressed out for the portion of practice open to media and was working with bands and the resistance ropes on the side with Britt Brown. pic.twitter.com/zppJsBii9h
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) September 14, 2023
Tyler Smith
This is the second week in which Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury.
McCarthy said that he would work with the rehab group today, and during practice, Smith was not dressed out. He didn’t participate in position group drills but was working with Brown and Cooks on the sidelines.
Tyler Smith was not dressed out for practice on Thursday. He was working with Britt Brown on the side with the resistance ropes. pic.twitter.com/FKaLDCJJ1f
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) September 14, 2023
Chuma Edoga would be the next man up again if Smith is unavailable for Sunday’s game. McCarthy feels good about this after seeing his productivity against the Giants and getting a full week of practice.
The head coach credited Edoga for switching from tackle to guard as well as being prepared to play with short notice to play last Sunday.
Donovan Wilson
Donovan Wilson seems to be on the uphill from his calf injury in training camp. McCarthy said he got more practice on Wednesday and would be integrated even more today.
Wilson was seen stretching with the rest of the team, briefly working with Brown, and working in position group drills.
Donovan Wilson rejoined the three-headed monster safety room at practice during stretches and then got some work in with Britt Brown on the resistance ropes on the side. After that, he returned to the safety group for drills. pic.twitter.com/Csq2P2fZLN
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) September 14, 2023
Jourdan Lewis
Jourdan Lewis was a full go from what the media saw at practice today.
McCarthy spoke about Lewis, saying he’s “very close to playing” and “progressing more” than last week. The head coach noted that they want to be smart about bringing him back into the game.
Jourdan Lewis working in position group drills today. pic.twitter.com/M3b3QfVZYp
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) September 14, 2023
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