The Dallas Cowboys had been rolling through the weeks without a chunk of their roster. Injuries had already shaken up their playoff ambitions long before the season began. Losing their key weapons early in the season didn’t help matters much either. But Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has given a strong update on his stars for the coming weeks.
Star wideout CeeDee Lamb is all set to make a comeback from his high-ankle sprain. KaVontae Turpin’s All-Spark is also returning, along with offensive guard Tyler Booker’s physicality. When asked if a Week 7 return is in the cards, Jones’ short answer sparked tremendous hope:
“Without being a doctor here and without the benefit of a week of practice, we are thumbs up on all. It’s looking good, but that’s just it, you gotta have a week of practice.”
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So, pending a physical, some of the most dominant players on the roster are set to energize the roster again. With CeeDee out in Week 3, fellow wideout George Pickens had stepped into the WR1 role and delivered magnificently, even with increased pressure from the defenses. Once Lamb’s back on the field, the opposing defensive coordinators will have to game plan, keeping in mind that the most trusted target of Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is back to give them headaches.
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As for KaVontae Turpin, Cowboys’ EVP Stephen Jones had noted on 105.3 The Fan recently, “He’s an All-Pro as a returner, so I’d say he’s pretty important. … When you’ve got great players at the position and they’re not out there, you’re not going to be as good. He’s one of the best in the business, and it’ll be great to get him back.”
And if Tyler Booker’s preseason performance was any indication, the rookie will be all set to bolster an O-line that has already kept Dak Prescott safe with zero sacks in Week 6. Still, their near-miss 30-27 loss against the Carolina Panthers stings for Jerry Jones. So much so that he didn’t even speak to the media post-game. Following that loss, Jerry has now hinted at something big on the horizon for the Dallas roster.
Stay tuned, there’s another update coming to this story…