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:54 PM Mon, Aug 10, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Four key Cowboys -- Terence Newman (groin), Mike Jenkins (ankle), Felix Jones (toe) and Martellus Bennett (ankle) -- are nursing injuries that the team considers minor.
Wade Phillips wasn't heavy on the details during his daily press conference, but he remains optimistic that none of the injuries will affect the players' performances this season.
Newman, who missed regular season time due to camp injuries the last two years, has basically been ruled out of Thursday's preseason opener in Oakland. Phillips said the hope is that Newman is completely healthy by then, but they'll be cautious with the veteran cornerback.
Phillips said Jenkins is "obviously a lot better" two days after being carted off the field. But Jenkins' status for the preseason opener is in doubt.
Jones had complained of stiffness in his left big toe four or five days ago, Phillips said, but the team's medical and athletic training staff consider that typical for a player coming off that surgery.
Bennett twisted his knee this morning, but he tweeted minutes ago that he's "good.
Tim MacMahon/Blogger Bio | E-mail | News tips
Four key Cowboys -- Terence Newman (groin), Mike Jenkins (ankle), Felix Jones (toe) and Martellus Bennett (ankle) -- are nursing injuries that the team considers minor.
Wade Phillips wasn't heavy on the details during his daily press conference, but he remains optimistic that none of the injuries will affect the players' performances this season.
Newman, who missed regular season time due to camp injuries the last two years, has basically been ruled out of Thursday's preseason opener in Oakland. Phillips said the hope is that Newman is completely healthy by then, but they'll be cautious with the veteran cornerback.
Phillips said Jenkins is "obviously a lot better" two days after being carted off the field. But Jenkins' status for the preseason opener is in doubt.
Jones had complained of stiffness in his left big toe four or five days ago, Phillips said, but the team's medical and athletic training staff consider that typical for a player coming off that surgery.
Bennett twisted his knee this morning, but he tweeted minutes ago that he's "good.