Cowboys Tuesday injury report ahead of Thursday game with Raiders

The Dallas Cowboys injury report from Tuesday lists several key players dealing with injury ahead of their short-week game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. After playing on Sunday, both teams will meet on Thanksgiving Day for their next matchup. CeeDee Lamb and Donovan Wilson both were held out from practice on Tuesday.

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Did Not Practice – Cowboys: WR CeeDee Lamb(Concussion), S Donovan Wilson(Shoulder/Chest)

Lamb left the game Sunday as the first half ended after his helmet slammed into the field while a pass intended for him was intercepted. Lamb pivoted his body to try and disrupt the defender’s catch, and the impact on the field caused his helmet to bounce off the ground.

Lamb was assisted into the locker room after the play and was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a head injury. The Cowboys said on Monday that Lamb was feeling good, and that they expect him to be ready to go for Thursday’s game. However, on Tuesday he was still held out from practice.

Wilson also suffered an injury against the Kansas City Chiefs last week, as the Cowboys safety injured his shoulder and was listed as questionable to return to the game. Without any real time to recover from his injury so far, his designation as out from practice is not a surprise at this time.

Full Participation – Cowboys: RB Ezekiel Elliott(Knee), T Tyron Smith(Ankle), DT Trysten Hill(Foot), WR Cedrick Wilson(Shoulder), CB Nahshon Wright(Hamstring)

Elliott continues his streak on the Cowboys’ injury reports after aggravating his existing knee injury against the Chiefs. On a short passing route, Elliott was wrapped up and tackled in routine fashion. Unfortunately, the defenders’ weight came down directly on Elliott’s right ankle and further twisted his already injured knee. Elliott limped off the field after the play, but returned on the next offensive drive.

Despite being listed on the Monday injury report as limited, both Elliott and Tyron Smith were full participants in practice on Tuesday.

Smith’s health continues to be worth watching as he recovers from an ankle injury, but the Cowboys stated on Tuesday that they do not believe this injury will linger throughout the season. The Cowboys’ offensive line has battled injuries and the suspension of La’el Collins all season long, but found stability behind solid backup play and flexible players filling in where needed.

The Cowboys are optimistic that Smith will return this Thursday, but the star tackle has not played since Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Wilson’s impact on the Cowboys’ receiving unit was welcome last week as Amari Cooper continues to miss game time after a positive COVID-19 test. Adding to Dallas’ struggles was the head injury Lamb suffered on Sunday as well. With Michael Gallup’s return, the Cowboys might have enough depth to compete in the passing game if their top two receivers are unavailable.