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QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

About a third of the starting quarterbacks have missed time because of injuries, and Richard Sherman’s return to the NFL was hastened by Tampa Bay’s need at cornerback

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cooper doesn't hide what he's thinking with Cowboys rolling

Dallas receiver Amari Cooper says the reality is to be thinking about the Super Bowl with the Cowboys on a four-game winning streak

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Week 5 Wilson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Wilson's absence will stretch to four consecutive games, and he may not be particularly close to returning, judging by his inability to participate in any of Dallas' three practices throughout the week. Another update on Wilson's status should surface prior to his team's Week 6 trip to New England.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absence stretches to three games Wilson (groin) won't play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jon Mochota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wilson will sit out for a third consecutive game due to this groin injury. The injury has been bothering him since before the season started but he was able to tough it out in Week 1. Unfortunately, the safety has been sidelined since then and doesn't seem particularly close to returning, considering he was unable to practice in any capacity this week.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Best I've ever played:' Prescott has Cowboys rolling early

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott says he's playing “the best I've ever played.”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Monday Wilson (groin) is inactive for Monday's game against the Eagles, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact A groin issue followed Wilson into the regular season, but he still gutted through it Week 1 at Tampa Bay, playing 55 of 65 defensive snaps without recording a tackle. Since then, he's been unable to practice and is missing a second straight contest. Wilson may not be a candidate to suit up until he gets back on the practice field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Neal, Anae out for Dallas against Eagles because of COVID-19

The Dallas Cowboys are missing players because of COVID-19 protocols for the third consecutive game to start the season

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The NFL has the first 14-11 halftime score in its 102 seasons

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 2 Wilson (groin) was downgraded from questionable to out for the Cowboys' Week 2 matchup against the Chargers on Sunday, Armando Salguero of Outkick.com reports.

Impact Wilson was unable to get on the practice field all week, so this news isn't particularly surprising. He's been dealing with the injury since late August, though he was able to suit up for Week 1 against Tampa Bay.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 2 The Cowboys listed Wilson (groin) as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Wilson didn't practice at all this week, but he hasn't been ruled out for Week 2. He dealt with the injury throughout most of camp and was able to play 55 of 65 defensive snaps in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys shrug off 2020 gloom with injuries surfacing again

The Dallas Cowboys probably will be without four starters from their encouraging opener because of injuries and other issues

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers look to deal Cowboys first 0-2 start since 2010

The Los Angeles Chargers look for their fourth straight win over Dallas when they host the Cowboys on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Wednesday Wilson (groin) missed practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Wilson battled a groin injury during training camp, but was active for Week 1 and played 55 of 65 defensive snaps. The Cowboys may have just kept him out of Wednesday's practice as a precaution, but it will be important to monitor his status the rest of the week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant at practice Wilson (groin) was a full practice participant Monday, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Wilson has been battling a groin injury throughout the past week, but he's apparently ready to go ahead of Thursday's season opener at Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old should continue to start at strong safety for the Cowboys after breaking out during the second half of 2020.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Wilson (groin) won't practice Thursday, Jori Epstein of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Wilson has been held out of practice for over a week due to a groin injury, but coach Mike McCarthy said last week that he had "no questions" about the safety's availability for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. However, the 2019 sixth-rounder will presumably need to return to practice in the coming days if he hopes to handle a full workload in the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Wilson (groin) won't practice Saturday, but there is no concern about his availability for Week 1 of the regular season, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The extent of Wilson's injury is unknown, but coach Mike McCarthy does not believe it to be serious as he said he has "no questions" about his availability for Week 1 of the regular season against the Buccaneers. Jayron Kearse, Steven Parker and Israel Mukuamu will likely see the majority of the work at strong safety in the Cowboy's preseason finale.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing groin injury Wilson will not practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact The nature and severity of Wilson's groin injury remain undisclosed, so for now he can be considered day-to-day. Wilson will only have a few more chances to practice before Sunday's preseason finale against the Jaguars, but the Cowboys may opt to sit some starters during that contest regardless of health.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys losing ground with COVID-19 just 2 weeks from opener

The Dallas Cowboys are still losing ground in a COVID-19 outbreak that was discovered just 90 minutes before their most recent preseason game

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quinn has new pieces to lead makeover of Cowboys' defense

New Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has plenty of work to do trying to turn around one of the worst defenses in franchise history

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys sign S Malik Hooker, 1st-round pick by Colts in 2017

The Dallas Cowboys have signed safety Malik Hooker, adding the 2017 first-round draft pick who couldn’t stay healthy in four seasons with Indianapolis

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys positional review: Trevon Diggs and Donovan Wilson are a start, but they need more The Cowboys could address cornerback and then safety with their first two picks in the 2021 NFL Draft in April.

MARCH 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Donovan Wilson es vital para la identidad de la defensa Los Cowboys necesitaban una chispa en la posición de profundo y Donovan Wilson cumplió, emergiendo como el jugador más productivo en la secu...

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Shines in second half Wilson recorded 71 tackles (48 solo) while adding 3.5 sacks, three passes defended, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 14 games during 2020.

Impact A sixth-round pick in 2019, Wilson didn't get much of a chance to show what he could do as a rookie, but in his first start in Week 4 this season, he immediately made an impact with 10 tackles including a sack. The 25-year-old was particularly impressive down the stretch as the Cowboys tried to claw their way into the playoffs, racking up 37 tackles over his final five games sandwiched around a groin strain that sidelined him for two weeks. Incoming defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's scheme is fantasy friendly for safeties (just ask Keanu Neal or Earl Thomas), so Wilson could be poised for a very impressive 2021.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Week 17 Wilson (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was absent from practice the first two days of the week, but he put in a full session Friday to avoid the questionable tag. Wilson should take up his usual starting post at strong safety for the Cowboys on Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wilson was absent from Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact There is no indication that Wilson's illness is anything COVID-19 related, but his situation will need to be monitored as the week progresses. If healthy enough, Darian Thompson (concussion) would presumably be in line to replace him should he ultimately be unable to go.

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE