OCTOBER 11, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM
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Carlos Watkins Postgame Week 5 ' #NYGvsDAL Defensive tackle Carlos Watkins shares his thoughts following a 44-20 win over the New York Giants.
Set to return Watkins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Watkins has missed each of the team's last two games with a knee injury. However, he logged three limited practices leading up to Sunday's contest and will now be set to return. In two games this season, Watkins has recorded four tackles.
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May return this week Watkins (knee) has a chance to play Sunday against the Giants, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Watkins was unable to practice at all leading up to Week 4, so it's far from a sure thing that he will be active for Week 5. The 27-year-old played 30-plus snaps in both games he was healthy this season, but he may be on a snap restriction when he returns.
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Missing second straight game Watkins (knee) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jon Mochota of The Athletic reports.
Impact Watkins was unable to practice throughout the week, suggesting the knee sprain he sustained in Week 2 is still bothering him. A Week 5 return against the Giants is far from guaranteed for the starting defensive tackle.
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Won't play Monday Watkins (knee) is ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Watkins will miss his first game of the season due to a knee sprain. The 27-year-old's next opportunity to suit up will come Oct. 3 versus the Panthers, though the Cowboys haven't officially disclosed his recovery timetable.
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Dealing with knee sprain Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Carlos Watkins is dealing with a knee sprain, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Impact Watkins registered three tackles during Sunday's win over the Chargers, but he appears to have tweaked his knee during the game. The Cowboys don't play until Monday, so the 27-year-old will have an extra day to rest his knee before Dallas resumes practicing Thursday.
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Returns from COVID list Watkins (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Watkins landed on the COVID list Aug. 21 prior to the third preseason contest, and he'll rejoin the active roster after clearing the health and safety protocols. The 27-year-old signed with the Cowboys in the spring after recording 27 tackles and two sacks in 16 games (11 starts) for the Texans last year.
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AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed in COVID protocols The Cowboys placed Watkins in COVID-19 protocols, causing him to miss Saturday's preseason contest against the Texans, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Coach Mike McCarthy said Watkins and defensive coordinator Dan Quinn were placed in protocols 90 minutes before kickoff. Watkins was signed by the Cowboys this offseason and is slated to play a prominent role on the interior of their defensive line this year. The 2017 fourth-round pick posted a career-high 27 tackles in 11 starts for the Texans during the 2020 campaign.
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Virus protocols sideline Dallas assistant Quinn, DT Watkins
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