The Dallas Cowboys have turned the page and are now in full preparation mode for the Detroit Lions. Wednesday brought about the first practice of the week for both clubs, and things look a bit brighter than they have in recent days. That’s primarily thanks to the secondary issues appearing in the rearview mirror.
Not only has rookie Caelen Carson, starter for the first three weeks of he season before suffering a shoulder injury back to full participation, but so is the starter he replaced. All-Pro DaRon Bland could be on the verge of making his 2024 debut as his 21-day activation window was opened and he was a full participant.
Bland went on injured reserve before the season started after having foot surgery. The NFL interception leader in 2023 can be activated at any time in that window, and it’s not yet known how much of a ramp up period he will endure before making it back onto the field for a game.
Also a full participant on Wednesday is OT Tyler Guyton. Guyton left Sunday’s win with a knee injury and was questionable to return but never did. The club slid Tyler Smith back out to LT and played TJ Bass at LG. Many feel this provided stability to the Dallas running game.
Meanwhile, edge rusher Micah Parsons, who has a high ankle sprain suffered in a Thursday night win over New York in Week 4, did not participate in practice on Wednesday.
Here’s a look at who was and who wasn’t on the field for each teams’ Wednesday work.
Dallas Cowboys
LB Micah Parsons, Ankle | Wednesday: Did Not Participate
CB DaRon Bland, Foot | Wednesday: Full Participant
CB Caelen Carson, Shoulder | Wednesday: Full Participant
CB Trevon Diggs, Ankle | Wednesday: Full Participant
OT Tyler Guyton, Knee | Wednesday: Full Participant
Safety Markquese Bell, Illness | Wednesday: DNP
Linebacker Eric Kendricks, Calf/Shoulder | Wednesday: DNP
Linebacker Nick Vigil, Foot | Wednesday: DNP
LB Marist Liufau, Quad | Wednesday: Full Participant
Wednesday NIR Rest Day: Zack Martin
Detroit Lions
DB Brian Branch, Illness | Wednesday: FP
G Christian Mahogany, Illness | Wednesday: FP
C Frank Ragnow, Pectoral | Wednesday: FP