Dallas Cowboys are emphasizing their 'December Football' theme as they contend with injuries ahead of their game against the Miami Dolphins. Coach Mike McCarthy expressed that nose tackle Johnathan Hankins, who is dealing with ankle and knee issues, is not expected to play this week, which will lead to increased roles for rookie Mazi Smith and Carl Davis. The Cowboys practiced without Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyron Smith, and Malik Hooker. Tyron Smith, who played all 57 offensive snaps against the Bills, is listed with a back issue on Wednesday's injury report, but McCarthy remains optimistic, noting no apparent reason for concern. McCarthy confirmed Tyron Smith is working through the back issue sustained in the Bills game and anticipates him to increase his practice participation. While Tyron Smith's status for Sunday is uncertain, with a decision possibly delayed until game day, Zack Martin's quad injury is viewed as less concerning.
Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (back) is a bigger concern for Sunday than right guard Zack Martin (quad). The Cowboys may not know on Smith until Saturday if not game day
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Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on LT Tyron Smith’s back injury, which appeared on Wednesday’s injury report: “It’s something from the game. He’s working through it.” Smith is scheduled to do more today than he did Wednesday. “We still have a lot of time.” https://t.co/572Le9UWbl
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Tyron Smith’s back injury is from Sunday’s game in Buffalo. “I think he’ll do more today than he did yesterday. We still have a lot of time.”
Mike McCarthy said Tyron Smith suffered a back issue from the Bills game. “He’s working through it.”
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Cowboys LT Tyron Smith usually appears on the Wednesday injury report as missing practice for non-injury/rest. He’s listed this week with back issue. Smith played all 57 offensive snaps Sunday vs. Bills; no apparent reason for concern. Lengthy report otherwise as expected. https://t.co/eWDEN7sJC3
Cowboys practicing today at The Star. No practice for Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyron Smith, Malik Hooker, Johnathan Hankins https://t.co/TmNuG3ywXw
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said NT Johnathan Hankins (ankle, knee) is “doing better. He’d be hard pressed to go this week” at Dolphins. More work again for rookie NT Mazi Smith, Carl Davis. https://t.co/Krw7IQTQ3n