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FRISCO, Texas — Tight end Jake Ferguson and running back Tyler Goodson did not practice Wednesday as the Dallas Cowboys opened their week of preparation for the San Francisco 49ers. Both are listed with knee and ankle injuries on the Cowboys’ practice report.
Both players suffered knee injuries Sunday in Dallas’ 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ferguson caught the Cowboys’ first touchdown of the afternoon before a later hit knocked him out of the game. Goodson ran for 77 yards on 6.4 yards per carry and handled kick returns with KaVontae Turpin sidelined. On Monday, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said both players would miss multiple weeks.
“Fergie and Goody will not practice today,” Schottenheimer said. “Got a bunch of guys banged up. And see who moves around okay today.”
Eight players in all sat out Wednesday. Edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku (ankle), wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (ankle), cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (ankle), and safety P.J. Locke (concussion) joined Ferguson and Goodson. Safety Malik Hooker was excused for a personal matter, and outside linebacker Von Miller received a rest day.
George Pickens, KaVontae Turpin Limited At Cowboys Practice
Three players were limited. Wide receivers George Pickens (hamstring) and Turpin (ribs) both took part on a limited basis, as did linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (hamstring, back). Pickens and Overshown both missed the Colts game, and Porter did too.
Ezeiruaku sprained his ankle against Indianapolis, and the team considers him day-to-day. Locke suffered his second concussion in as many weeks at Lucas Oil Stadium, and Dallas ruled him out for Sunday on Monday.
Safety Jalen Thompson remains out after missing seven games with a hamstring injury.
Joey Porter Jr. Sits After A Limited Finish Last Week
Porter opened last week with a full practice, was limited Thursday, and then sat out Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. Dallas acquired the cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers in an October trade.
“The most important thing is trying to find a way to make sure we get him on the field,” Schottenheimer said.
Dallas also added running back depth Wednesday, signing former New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller to the practice squad. Israel Abanikanda and Jashaun Corbin are also on the practice squad behind starter Javonte Williams.
The Cowboys (4-5) host the 49ers (7-1) on Sunday at AT&T Stadium, with kickoff set for 3:25 p.m. CT on Fox. San Francisco has won the last four meetings between the teams, including playoff wins after the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
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