Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. remained out of practice Wednesday with his ankle injury, a tough hit after he already missed Sunday’s game against the Colts. It’s clear the team’s dealing with some serious health issues right now, and Porter’s absence is just the start.
Key Names Sidelined, Or Just Barely Back
It’s not just Porter, either. Wide receiver George Pickens, who also sat out Sunday’s game, was limited in practice on Wednesday as he works back from a hamstring injury. Getting him back on the field, even in a limited capacity, is a glimmer of hope. But having two crucial guys like Porter and Pickens dealing with lingering issues as the week gets going is a massive headache for the coaching staff, no doubt about it.
The Injury List Is Long, And It’s Concerning
But those two are just the tip of the iceberg. The team’s practice report lists a whopping sixteen players. Half of those, EIGHT players, didn’t even hit the field Wednesday. Besides Porter, we’re talking about outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (ankle), tight end Jake Ferguson (knee/ankle), running back Tyler Goodson (ankle/knee), safety Malik Hooker (personal), safety P.J. Locke III (concussion), outside linebacker Von Miller (rest), and wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (ankle). That’s a serious chunk of talent sitting on the sidelines, and it’s only Wednesday, folks. Missing this many potential starters or key contributors for an entire game week is just brutal, no two ways about it.
Any Good News On The Horizon?
On the brighter side, beyond Pickens’ limited participation, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring/back) and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (ribs) also managed limited work. That’s at least some progress. And a few guys were full participants, which is always good news: defensive tackle Jonathan Bullard (calf), outside linebacker Marist Liufau (forearm), cornerback Devin Moore (hip), tight end Luke Schoonmaker (groin), and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (shoulder). They even opened a 21-day practice window for Moore, so maybe we’ll see him back in action soon.
With so many players banged up, especially critical guys like Porter and Pickens, this team has its work cut out for it. Every single one of these guys is crucial for putting together a winning performance. The challenge this week just got a whole lot tougher, and the coaching staff has some serious juggling to do to get ready for game day.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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