After not practicing during the Christmas holiday yesterday, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles returned to work on Thursday. The Cowboys have been riddled with injuries this year, but their opponent this week has one glaring injury that could drastically change how they play at home versus the Cowboys. Here’s what Thursday’s injury report revealed about both teams’ injuries and the status of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
CeeDee Lamb, who has been playing through a shoulder injury much of the season, did not practice today. It has been reported that additional testing revealed that the injury is sufficient enough that he would be ruled out the remaining two games of the season. Jalen Tolbert (finger) was limited today. He is optimistic he’ll be available this Sunday despite the injury. Eric Kendricks (calf), who missed last week’s game, was upgraded to limited participation. Reserve offensive lineman T.J. Bass (thigh) did not practice today. However, fully participating in practice were Juanyeh Thomas (knee), Mazi Smith (back), and Jourdan Lewis (elbow). Chuma Edoga (toe) and Donovan Wilson (knee) were downgraded to DNP.
Jalen Hurts is in the NFL’s concussion protocol and did not practice. He sustained a concussion against the Washington Commanders that could keep him out of this week’s game. His absence Thursday means he needs to improve significantly in the next few days to play this week. Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) was a full participant at Thursday’s practice. However, Nakobe Dean was a limited (abdomen).
