News: Injury statuses

[CCBoy]

• Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowb...matt-cassel-said-knee-brace-only-a-precaution



IRVING, Texas -- Wide receiver Dez Bryant was limited for the fourth straight practice in his return from a broken right foot, and quarterback Matt Cassel has been added to the Dallas Cowboys’ injury report with a knee injury.

Cassel was wearing a brace on his left knee after taking a low hit by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett in last week's loss, but he was able to practice fully Wednesday.

“It’s fine,” Cassel said of his knee. “It’s just more precautionary.”

By not missing any practice time, Cassel was able to at least get some more work with Bryant. Against the Seahawks, Bryant caught only two passes for 12 yards in his return from a five-game absence.

“The more that I can be out there with him and understand his body language, the type of routes he runs and everything like that and just familiarize myself with the player himself, I think that’s great,” Cassel said.

Safety Barry Church did not practice because of a high ankle sprain. He said he hopes to work some Thursday and Friday and play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He practiced only one day last week but was able to start against the Seahawks.

Tight end James Hanna (ankle) and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (back) were also limited. Wide receiver Brice Butler, who did not play last week in part because of a hamstring strain, was a full participant on Wednesday...

 

[chagus]

Good to see Butler back.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Peters didnt practice today for the Eagles

 

[mattjames2010]

I think Butler can really help open up this offense. I want to see a Bryant, Butler, T-Will lineup when Romo gets back. I think we really got something with Butler.

 

[cowboys1981]

I think Butler can really help open up this offense. I want to see a Bryant, Butler, T-Will lineup when Romo gets back. I think we really got something with Butler.

I wouldn't mind a Bryant, Butler and Whitehead set either.

 

[cowboyuptx]

I think Butler can really help open up this offense. I want to see a Bryant, Butler, T-Will lineup when Romo gets back. I think we really got something with Butler.

Romo seemed to like him right away... I remember Romo looking for him in the redzone against the Eagles and Butler was able to draw the penalty... I look at Butler as a 2016 draft pick who's playing a year early, even though he's actually in his 4th season... Butler could be the deep threat that the offense needs...

 

[dallasdave]

Good to see Butler back.

A true deep threat, if we only had a QB who could throw the football that far !!!

 

[Staubacher]

Romo seemed to like him right away... I remember Romo looking for him in the redzone against the Eagles and Butler was able to draw the penalty... I look at Butler as a 2016 draft pick who's playing a year early, even though he's actually in his 4th season... Butler could be the deep threat that the offense needs...

Street gotta go

 

[bodi]

Wide receiver Dez Bryant was limited for the fourth straight practice in his return from a broken right foot,

OMG why don't they shut him down

 

[Proximo]

Wide receiver Dez Bryant was limited for the fourth straight practice in his return from a broken right foot,

OMG why don't they shut him down

Hmmm. "OMG why don't they shut him down?"

If you have to ask this question, you probably won't understand the answer.

 

[65fastback2plus2]

A true deep threat, if we only had a QB who could throw the football that far !!!

we do....he's just on the sideline

 

[65fastback2plus2]

Wide receiver Dez Bryant was limited for the fourth straight practice in his return from a broken right foot,

OMG why don't they shut him down

 

[Aven8]

Good to see Butler back.

Butler was back last week, but JG's explanation of why he didn't play was Street had a better practice week. What a joke!

 

[jazzcat22]

Peters didnt practice today for the Eagles

Yeah, but I bet he has a miraculous cure come game time.