Secondary depth has been a major concern for the Cowboys all season long. It continues to be a problem even as the 2020 campaign limps to a close.
Cornerback Anthony Brown and safety Donovan Wilson will now miss the team’s Tuesday night meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. Both players had been listed as questionable on Saturday’s injury report.
For Brown, it will be his second straight absence due to a rib injury. Wilson suffered a groin injury on Thanksgiving Day against Washington and has not practiced all week.
Also on Monday, the club brought cornerbacks Deante Burton and Rashard Robinson from the practice squad to the active roster as depth; Darian Thompson should start at safety versus the Ravens.
Cowboys S Darian Thompson is expected to start Tuesday vs. Ravens in wake of injuries to Donovan Wilson (groin) and Steven Parker (ankle), source said. Set to be Thompson’s first start since Week 4. Has recently worked as a core special teamer.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 7, 2020
Cowboys fans have eagerly awaited the debut of rookie defensive back Reggie Robinson; no word yet on whether this latest rash of injuries in the secondary will open the door for the versatile Tulsa product to finally see the field.
Brown signed a new contract with the Cowboys back in March. The Purdue alum suffered a rib injury in the season opener against the Rams and missed the next three games during a stint on IR.
Wilson has enjoyed an increased role this season and made the most of the opportunity. He forced and recovered a fumble versus Philadelphia in Week 8, and then forced a pair of fumbles, recovering one, in the Week 11 win over Minnesota.
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