Jerry Jones has spoken about the Cowboys' injury update and the opening game. He was mourning a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis will have surgery and will move to injured reserve. The front office's answer was to sign Israel Abanikanda out of the practice squad.
Jones also offered an optimistic view on Tyler Smith making a swift recovery. Before the game against the Giants, Jones said he would settle for a one-point win. He mentioned excitement over seeing how the squad answers questions.