By Calvin Watkins
Cowboys swing tackle Alex Barron is expected to return to practice today in Oxnard, Calif., and participate in individual drills.
Barron has missed more than a week's worth of practices with a sprained ankle. Robert Brewster and Sam Young have taken Barron's place in the lineup.
Barron's status for Saturday's fourth preseason game at Houston is undetermined, though his return this week is a sign he's getting closer to playing.
The Cowboys' training staff has been cautious with players returning from injuries because the team is participating in five preseason games. Rushing players back and risking a setback doesn't do anyone any good.
Keith Brooking and Gerald Sensabaugh, both of whom are out with shoulder injuries, will miss the rest of the preseason as a precaution.
Cowboys swing tackle Alex Barron is expected to return to practice today in Oxnard, Calif., and participate in individual drills.
Barron has missed more than a week's worth of practices with a sprained ankle. Robert Brewster and Sam Young have taken Barron's place in the lineup.
Barron's status for Saturday's fourth preseason game at Houston is undetermined, though his return this week is a sign he's getting closer to playing.
The Cowboys' training staff has been cautious with players returning from injuries because the team is participating in five preseason games. Rushing players back and risking a setback doesn't do anyone any good.
Keith Brooking and Gerald Sensabaugh, both of whom are out with shoulder injuries, will miss the rest of the preseason as a precaution.