The Dallas Cowboys were were about linebacker depth headed into today’s game with the Los Angeles Rams. Veteran Sean Lee missed practice all week long dealing with both thigh and pectoral injuries.
Rookie reserve linebacker Luke Gifford left in the first quarter. Leighton Vander Esch was ruled out and hasn’t played in weeks. Now Joe Thomas has limped off the field with the help of trainers.
The Cowboys’ linebacker crew is hurting. Sean Lee entered with pectoral and thigh injuries. Leighton Vander Esch is out because of a neck injury. Luke Gifford was knocked from the game with an arm injury and now Joe Thomas is out with an injury. Justin… https://t.co/kd8WlPhcd5
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) December 15, 2019
The Cowboys will have to rely on Justin March, who has played just five defensive snaps all season and was blocked handily on a screen pass that went for 28 yards. It’s unclear whether or not Thomas will be able to return to the game, but as it stands, Lee and linebacker Jaylon Smith will have to play with little help.
#Cowboys LB Joe Thomas (knee) is questionable to return.
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) December 15, 2019
The club also activated Chris Covington for depth this week, leaving DT Trysten Hill inactive after playing the last several weeks.
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