The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with numerous injuries entering Sunday’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Defensive end Micah Parsons has been ruled out while cornerback Trevon Diggs and guard Zacku Martin were listed as questionable on the team’s final Week 9 injury report.
On Saturday, the Cowboys ruled out another key player, but this time, it wasn’t due to injury. According to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer, running back Ezekiel Elliott will be a healthy scratch against the Falcons for disciplinary reasons.
The Cowboys elevated running back Dalvin Cook from the practice squad to help carry the load. The four-time Pro Bowler made his 2024 season debut in last week’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, rushing for 12 yards on six carries.
Ezekiel Elliott will not be active vs. Atlanta and will not make the trip with the Cowboys because of disciplinary reasons, according to a source. First time he is a healthy scratch in a non-season finale in his career.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 2, 2024
Cook, 29, has rushed for 6,219 yards and 47 touchdowns since being drafted in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. Look for Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle to share the load with Cook in Week 9.
The Falcons listed guard Chris Lindstrom and linebacker Troy Andersen as questionable for Sunday’s matchup in Atlanta. If Lindstrom is out, the team will look to reserve Kyle Hinton as a replacement.
Check out the Falcons’ updated 53-man roster, depth chart and injury report entering Sunday’s game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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