DeMarco Murray misses practice

The NFL's leading rusher, DeMarco Murray, missed Wednesday's practice with an illness. Dallas Cowboys' officials don't believe it's anything serious and he's expected to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

Murray was battling the illness over the weekend.

Defensive end Anthony Spencer missed practice with a sore left foot. Spencer said he hopes to practice later this week.

Quarterback Tony Romo (back), linebacker Bruce Carter (quad), tackle Doug Free (foot) and linebacker Rolando McClain (personal reasons) also missed practice on Wednesday.

Carter and Free won't play Sunday, while Romo and McClain are expected to participate in the Giants game.