Practice Update: Ware Among Key Players Not Practicing Wed.

The Cowboys returned to practice at Valley Ranch with several players not in attendance, as expected.

In fact, there were a handful out on the field working with strength coaches and the athletic trainers.

Among those players included DeMarcus Ware, who has been slowed by a quad strain this year, although he has played the last five games.


Terrance Williams, the latest player to suffer a hamstring injury, was on the field going through stretches, along with Morris Claiborne (hamstring) and Ernie Sims (groin/hip). Wide receiver Dwayne Harris was also in that group as he is recovering from a hamstring injury as well.

Defensive end George Selvie was in uniform but standing to the side. He might get limited work when the team turns in the official report.

For some good news, the Cowboys did have Bruce Carter out there practicing. The team was in full pads and Carter was participating. The defense could certainly use his experience and leadership for a linebacker corps that has been derailed by injuries. Sean Lee was not


practicing or on the field because of a neck injury he sustained against the Bears.

If Carter can play, he will likely join rookie DeVonte Holloman and Kyle Wilber as the starters, although Orie Lemon has been re-signed and practiced Wednesday. Rookie Cameron Lawrence is an option as well.

On offense, Michael Spurlock was practicing at receiver, wearing No. 15. He will also help in the return game, especially if Williams is out this week.