Ezekiel Elliott, James Washington Injury Update for Dallas Cowboys

Sunday’s close to half-a-hundred-point offensive explosion from the Dallas Cowboys looks like a serious evolution from the start of this NFL season, the place ‘the Boys” have been shut out of the top zone within the 19-3 loss at dwelling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

For one, having a wholesome beginning quarterback does wonders, together with surrounding that quarterback with a set of wholesome playmakers. After opening the season with out Michael Gallup and newly-acquired free agent James Washington, each attributable to accidents, Dallas was pressured to depend on youthful, extra inexperienced expertise. Now with Gallup again because the No. 2 receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys receiving corps may get one other increase within the return of James Washington.

Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones stated Washington is “actual shut” to returning, however on Monday, coach Mike McCarthy declined to place a timetable on when Washington’s foot would permit him to begin his 21-day window to return – which in fact doesn’t must be triggered till subsequent week, as Dallas is now on a bye.

In the meantime, McCarthy additionally touched Monday on the standing of Elliott, who sat out the Bears sport with a sore knee whereas Pollard rushed for 131 electrical yards and three TDs within the 49-29 blowout.

“Zeke’s getting higher,” he stated. “We do not have a projection but.” 

Logically, although, subsequent Wednesday’s observe, on November 9, will likely be a key day, the primary scheduled session earlier than the 6-2 Cowboys play at Inexperienced Bay.

And actually, similar deal for Washington.

Washington spent 4 seasons in Pittsburgh, totaling 1,629 yards and 11 touchdowns on 114 receptions, along with his greatest season coming in 2019, as he racked up 44 receptions for 735 yards and three touchdowns. 

After a down yr in 2021, as Washington posted the second-worst statistical yr of his profession, with 285 yards and two touchdowns on 24 receptions, he signed a one-year cope with the Cowboys. Perhaps he’s the reply, although the Cowboys are definitely eyeballing strikes because the Tuesday NFL commerce deadline approaches.

McCarthy stated quite a few Cowboys are “nicked” and in want of the bye week, including Anthony Barr (hamstring) to that record that additionally contains Connor McGovern and Jayron Kearse.

 “It couldn’t come at a greater time for us. …This week will likely be good for us to get well,” McCarthy stated.

And good for Washington. And good for Elliott.

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