Some key players are still questionable ahead of Sunday night’s matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.
A small portion of the practice was open to media at the beginning. Here are some of the injury observations and updates.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
The Cowboys started their countdown to the regular season by working in the red zone with 7-on-7 drills. They practiced outside during this time as well.
Safeties Donovan Wilson and Sheldrick Redwine
During practice, safety Donovan Wilson, who has been dealing with a calf injury since the start of training camp, was getting work on resistance ropes on the sidelines.
In a press conference ahead of practice, head coach Mike McCarthy said he was not ready to answer on Wilson’s return, but he is “getting close.”
Donovan Wilson working on the sideline with resistance ropes pic.twitter.com/bAZxyNQ6Kg
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_)
Safety Sheldrick Redwine, who is on the practice squad and dealing with a hamstring injury, was also getting work with Wilson on the resistance ropes.
Sheldrick Redwine getting some work on resistance ropes on the side pic.twitter.com/uP1ZIE8Kv4
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_)
DL Sam Williams
Defensive end Sam Williams was not dressed for practice and did not participate in the portion open to the media. Williams is dealing with turf toe, and there is no update on his status come Sunday.
Note: Cowboys DE Sam Williams was in street clothes during practice today.#DallasCowboys
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC)
OL Tyler Smith
UPDATE: Michael Gehlken tweeted an update saying his sources believe that Smith is dealing with hamstring discomfort, which they think is a minor issue.
Cowboys LG Tyler Smith exited practice today with hamstring discomfort, a person familiar with the situation said. Initial belief is it’s minor.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
During practice, Michael Gehlken tweeted that left guard Tyler Smith walked off the field to speak with the head athletic trainer.
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This doesn’t give any need to panic, but it is something to keep an eye on during the week.
Cowboys LG Tyler Smith walked off practice field toward conclusion of the portion that was open to reporters. He spoke with head athletic trainer Jim Maurer before exiting. Something to watch on game week. https://t.co/8bxTTJo0PX
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)
