Mike McCarthy eases concerns after adding Dallas Cowboys quarterback to injury report
The Dallas Cowboys have become used to dealing with a fairly long list of injuries throughout the 2024 NFL season but now they've got to deal with it in a short week, as they've got to turn around quickly from a win against the Washington Commanders to deal with the New York Giants. One name stands […]
The Dallas Cowboys have become used to dealing with a fairly long list of injuries throughout the 2024 NFL season but now they've got to deal with it in a short week, as they've got to turn around quickly from a win against the Washington Commanders to deal with the New York Giants.
One name stands out from the team's injury report, and it's one that naturally raised some concerns among fans: Quarterback Cooper Rush.
Rush, who just delivered his best game of the season filling in for Dak Prescott, is listed on the initial report with a knee injury. He was listed as a limited participant.
The good news is Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy doesn't appear to be worried about Rush's availability leading up to Thanksgiving.
"He's got some work to do but I think we're going to be fine," McCarthy told reporters on Monday.
McCarthy's comment was enough to dissipate any concerns about Rush potentially missing the divisional game after his best outing of the year. You never know in the NFL but it's clear the quarterback is expected to be ready to go.
Rush put together a great game against the Commanders defense, completing 75% of his passes and throwing for two touchdowns. He didn't do it alone as an offensive line featuring two backups at guard and a rotation at left tackle barely allowed any pressures against the Dan Quinn-led defense.
It's safe to say he did enough to buy himself some extra time as the Cowboys starting quarterback in Dak's absence as Trey Lance's chances of getting on the field seem to be at an all-time low.
Cowboys' initial injury report vs. Giants
Tyler Smith and Trevon Diggs both returned to practice on Monday, which the Cowboys treat as a Wednesday per McCarthy, yet both were limited. Notably, Zack Martin and Jake Ferguson both remained non-participants. Below is the full report.
