The Dallas Cowboys are on a short week and continue preparing for their final home game of the regular season against the Detroit Lions.
Dallas Cowboys Practice Report
The Cowboys are out of padded practices for the regular season, as they had their final one last week.
This was done intentionally, as the team had a short week this week, with the game being on Saturday.
The team practiced outside, but the quarterbacks stayed inside since wind was an issue during practice.
Dallas Cowboys Transactions
The Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they were waiving LB Rashaan Evans and activating OT Matt Waletzko from injury reserve.
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This was partly done because of the depth needed at the tackle position, with Tyron Smith dealing with a back injury and Chuma Edoga popping up on Wednesday’s injury report.
Mike McCarthy said these conversations had been going on for weeks, and they felt Waletzko was ready to go, especially with the time he had spent in the weight room and his training.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
Full participants:
- DE Junior Fehoko (Knee)
- T Matt Waletzko (Shoulder)
- RB Hunter Luepke (Thigh)
- S Malik Hooker (Ankle)
Limited participants:
Did not participate:
- DT Johnathan Hankins (Knee/Ankle)
- T Tyron Smith (Back)
- RB Rico Dowdle (Ankle)
- G Zack Martin (NIR-Rest)
The Cowboys practice report for Wednesday shows:
-Rico Dowdle (ankle), Zack Martin (NIR-Rest), and Tyron Smith (Back) all did not participate.
-Chuma Edoga was added to the report with a toe injury and was limited. pic.twitter.com/MEaasLW7CD
— Jess Nevarez (@JessNevarez_) December 27, 2023
Chuma Edoga and Rico Dowdle
Edoga was added to the practice report on Wednesday with a toe injury. It would be worrisome if Smith isn’t available for Saturday and Edoga is also injured.
However, with Waletzko being elevated, the team has more depth in the position than before. But filling in Smith’s shoes is no easy task, no matter who it is.
As for Dowdle, the running back has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last few weeks. This injury has kept him limited at practice since it occurred, but he hasn’t missed a game.
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