Cowboys Get Amari Cooper, Zack Martin and Other Stars Back to Practice From Injury
By Jerry Trotta
It would appear as though we finally have some good news to convey to Dallas Cowboys fans.
Talks of the contract dispute surrounding Ezekiel Elliott have reportedly regressed in the last 24 hours. But it's not all bad for America's Team.
Head coach Jason Garrett believes that Pro-Bowl wideout Amari Cooper and All-Pro guard Zack Martin, among others, will partake in Monday's practice.
Jason Garrett said Cowboys WR Amari Cooper will practice today, along with many other players, such as RG Zack Martin, who have been sidelined of late.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 2, 2019
Garrett and Co. have taken it slow with Cooper's return to the field as he's been combatting plantar fasciitis and a left foot strain, both of which have sidelined him during training camp.
The Alabama product didn't dress for any of Dallas' preseason tilts, but Garrett's update suggests that Dak Prescott will have his most dangerous receiving threat (barring a setback) lined up out wide for Sunday's season-opener against the Giants.
Among Cooper and Martin, however, Monday's session saw the likes of LT Tyron Smith, LB Sean Lee, and CB Bryon Jones all return from their respective injuries.
Cowboys WR Amari Cooper (foot), LT Tyron Smith (back), RG Zack Martin (back), TE Blake Jarwin (ankle), TE Dalton Schultz (foot), LB Sean Lee (knee) and DE Taco Charlton (ankle) all resumed practice today. pic.twitter.com/1S4sBM4g0A
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 2, 2019
Martin's importance to the Cowboys offense cannot be understated so the fact that he's back practicing is huge news. The Notre Dame product has made the Pro-Bowl in each of his five seasons since entering the league in 2014, and has made the All-Pro squad three times in that time.
Outside of Elliott, it sure looks as though that Big-D will be close, if not at full strength for Week 1's divisional clash against the G-Men.