Cowboys News: CeeDee Lamb ‘making progress’ in concussion protocol, Tyron Smith practices in full

Two offensive stars are working their way back to the field for Thursday, plus how the Cowboys can overcome early-down and early-game woes. | From @ToddBrock24f7

Two of the key cogs in the Cowboys’ offensive machine are grinding their way back to action on Thursday. Updates on Tyron Smith and CeeDee Lamb look good, as does the latest on Ezekiel Elliott’s recurring knee injury.

Elsewhere, we’re documenting the Cowboys’ struggles as of late in early-down and early-game situations; they need to get back to their early-season ways if they want to overcome. We’re still (rightfully) in awe of Micah Parsons’s lights-out afternoon in Kansas City, just as the rookie is looking to share the Thanksgiving holiday with his teammates. The club has made another roster move in the kicking department, not everyone in the Cowboys’ camp is supportive of Amari Cooper’s decision to go unvaccinated, a former Dallas coach is back on the open job market, and the team celebrates the life of a beloved assistant one year after his tragic loss. Here’s the News and Notes…