Dallas City News

It’s very early in the season, but after the statement the Dallas Cowboys made against the Cleveland Browns in the season opener, the team has to feel good about themselves. The defense was dominant under the direction of new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, and the rookies along the offensive line held up well against a potent Browns defense.

However, as the Cowboys begin their week of preparation for the New Orleans Saints this weekend, the status of one of their best playmakers is unknown. Jake Ferguson left the game in Cleveland with a knee injury, and the severity of his injury is still unclear. Here’s what we know thus far about Ferguson’s availability at practice along with the other Cowboys.

Ferguson sat out of practice with his knee injury and was listed as a DNP. Eric Kendricks, who made a timely interception against Cleveland, was limited on Wednesday, as he, Brandin Cooks, Demarcus Lawrence, and Zack Martin, were given a lighter load for rest. John Stephens, who could see playing time if Ferguson is unable to play, was held out of practice but he did some work off to the side as he recovers from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the season opener. Marshawn Kneeland did also not practice today with a calf injury. We’ll learn more about the severity of the injury as the week progresses.

The Saints have a lengthy injury report. Star cornerback Marshon Lattimore did not practice Wednesday, tending to a hamstring injury. Ditto for Tyrann Mathieu, who sat with a heel injury. Receivers AT Perry (hand) and Rashid Shaheed (finger) practiced fully today. Linebacker D’Marco Jackson did not practice due to a calf injury of his own.