The Cowboys injury report for Thursday
At 5-7, the Dallas Cowboys are mathematically still alive in their pursuit of the postseason. All hope isn’t lost but it is a long shot for the team to make their fourth consecutive postseason. Injuries have been a large factor in the Cowboys disappointing season. Heading into their Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, here’s what we know about the Cowboys injuries in their first injury report of the week.
#Cowboys initial injury report vs. Bengals:
CeeDee Lamb expected to play, fyi. Zack Martin will eventually go to IR.
Jake Ferguson full participant, cleared from protocol.
Full report: pic.twitter.com/eLwgECdTB4
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) December 5, 2024
After the mini-bye, Dallas has some bad news to report. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Zack Martin will undergo season-ending ankle surgery. This is a big loss for the team. However, Brock Hoffman has played well in his stead and will remain in the starting lineup. Marshawn Kneeland (knee) was a full participant along with Jake Ferguson. Ferguson hasn’t played since his concussion suffered against Houston and with a full practice has been cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Trevon Diggs (groin) was limited Thursday. CeeDee Lamb (shoulder), who was in visible discomfort against the New York Giants on Thanksgiving, was held out of Thursday’s practice although he is expected to play. Also not in team activities was Juanyeh Thomas (knee). Thomas appeared to have suffered a serious knee injury last week, but thankfully it was less serious than it appeared. Tyler Guyton (ankle) was also listed as a DNP Thursday. DeMarvion Overshown was limited (hamstring).
For the Bengals, linebacker Logan Wilson (knee) did not practice and is possibly heading to injured reserve and Orlando Brown Jr. also did not participate Thursday. Meanwhile, Tee Higgins (rest) was limited.
