FRISCO — The Cowboys might have a full complement of defensive players on Sunday night against the Packers. Well, minus Micah Parsons, who is now with the Packers.
Instead, Jadeveon Clowney will make his season debut, with team co-owner Stephen Jones saying Friday on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) that the pass rusher will get about 15 to 20 snaps.
“He’s had a good week of practice,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said of Clowney before Friday’s practice. “We have a dress rehearsal today and I know he’s anxious and excited, again, just be part of the puzzle. He doesn’t have to do anything superhuman, just go out there and play the defense. He’s very, very excited. We’ll see how it holds up and I’m excited for him.”
Cornerback DaRon Bland, who missed the last two games with a foot sprain, said he’ll play Sunday.
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Cornerback Trevon Diggs, who is dealing with shoulder, hamstring and knee issues, should also play. Diggs said he almost didn’t play in last week’s game against Chicago because of a hamstring injury to his right leg. It’s something he’s been dealing with in the first month of the year. He left the Bears contest with a shoulder injury but later returned.
“Yeah, we’re all excited DaRon is coming back and Trey is dealing with some stuff like guys have to do,” Schottenheimer said. “Like I said, it’s awesome to see him come back in the game last week. He got the shoulder dinged up and then to come back in and make a couple of physical plays, it was great to see. The best news of all is getting DaRon back — that gives you the flexibility of the things you need to do.”
On offense the Cowboys have two starters, receiver CeeDee Lamb and guard Tyler Booker, nursing foot injuries. Both players are wearing protective boots and could miss anywhere from four to six weeks.
Stephen Jones said the team hasn’t made a decision if Booker and Lamb will go on injured reserve/return. If Booker or Lamb go on IR, the player will miss a minimum of four games.
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