Cowboys vs Falcons Initial Injury Report: IR activation doesn’t mean All-Pro will play
The Cowboys initial injury report of Week 9 is out and it comes alongside what should be positive news. Dallas added cornerback DaRon Bland to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, placing him back with the full roster for the first time since his foot surgery over the summer.
But fans should wait before they rejoice that he’s going to play in this week’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. See, Bland had his 21-day practice window opened before the club’s Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions. And while it appeared he was ramping up to play in that game, he missed the final practice before it then didn’t suit up. The bye week came next and Bland missed the following week of practice, not playing against San Francisco.
Wednesday marked the expiration of the 21-day window. Bland either had to be activated or placed on IR for the remainder of 2024. The club activated, then he proceeded to miss Wednesday’s practice as well.
Bland is one of seven players who didn’t participate in practice for the Cowboys, including edge rusher Micah Parsons.
As for the Falcons, who are sitting at 5-3 and atop the NFC South, their injury report reads much cleaner. Only three of their players sat out on Wednesday.
Dallas Cowboys
K Brandon Aubrey, NIR-Other | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
LB Micah Parsons, Ankle | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
CB DaRon Bland, Foot | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
CB Trevon Diggs, Calf | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
CB Caelen Carson, Shoulder | Wednesday: Full Participant
Linebacker Nick Vigil, Foot | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
DT Jordan Phillips, Wrist | Wednesday: Full Participant
DT Linval Joseph, Back | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
LB Eric Kendricks, Shoulder | Wednesday: Limited
OG Zack Martin, Shoulder | Wednesday: Limited
Atlanta Falcons
LB Tory Anderson, Knee | Wednesday: Limited
LB JD Bertrand, Concussion | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
Center Drew Dalman, Ankle | Wednesday: Limited
LB Kaden Eliss, Knee | Wednesday: Limited
C Antonio Hamilton, Back | Wednesday: Limited
OG Chris Lindstrom, Knee | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
DL Ruke Orhorhoro, Ankle | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
Safety Justin Simmons, Hamstring | Wednesday: Limited
Wednesday Rest Days: DL James Smith-Williams, LB Matthew Judon
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