The Cowboys’ first Week 8 injury report brought a few new names into the mix Wednesday, with rookie safety Caleb Downs and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams both landing on the list after the team’s walkthrough.
Dallas opened the practice week for Sunday’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals and listed Downs and Williams as limited participants. Downs was on the field for 56 snaps, which accounted for 85 percent of the action, in Monday night’s game against the Eagles. Williams logged 38 snaps, or 58 percent, and still managed four solo tackles, including three for loss, plus a sack.
George Pickens also showed up on the limited list, joining Downs and Williams. The Cowboys had a walkthrough rather than a full practice session after playing Monday night, so the designations are estimates.
KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters did not participate. Turpin is dealing with ribs, while Winters is working through a calf issue.
Dallas also had two players listed as full participants: OLB Marist Liufau and S P.J. Locke, both practicing while on injured reserve. They had each returned to practice last week after being placed on IR.
The Cardinals’ injury report was crowded as well. Tyler Allgeier did not participate because of a toe injury, while Budda Baker, Zaven Collins, Jon Gaines II, Walter Nolen III, Isaac Seumalo, Josh Sweat, Elijah Wilkinson and Mack Wilson Sr. were also listed on the non-participation side for various injury-related or rest reasons.
Arizona’s limited group included Carson Beck with a back issue, Kei’Trel Clark with an illness, Jeremiyah Love with an ankle injury, Max Melton with a knee injury, Michael Wilson with ribs and Andrew Wingard with a knee issue.
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