Cowboys injuries: George Pickens upgraded to full participant, Trevon Diggs still limited

Dallas fans, start your engines. In two days, the Dallas Cowboys roll into the Motor City in hopes of extending their three-game win streak and slowing down a speedy Detroit Lions offense. The Lions (7-5) are one game ahead of the Cowboys in the NFC East playoff picture, but have been ravaged by injuries lately.

This past week, Detroit attempted to sign Frank Ragnow out of retirement but ultimately failed his physical. Tight end Sam LaPorta is on injured reserve, and it is hopeful at best that he returns before the end of the regular season. The Lions are wounded but also very unpredictable with Dan Campbell at the helm. Expect them to pull out all the stops, especially if they are shorthanded as today’s injury report may suggest.

For Dallas, Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring) was a DNP again on Tuesday. Tyler Guyton (ankle) did not practice and may miss his second consecutive game this week. Meanwhile, Trevon Diggs (knee) was limited again today and George Pickens (calf/knee) was upgraded to a full participant. There has not been any concern about either player’s availability for Thursday’s game.

As mentioned, the Lions are dealing with numerous injuries. Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) did not practice again today. St. Brown himself stated that he is unsure he will able to play this week. With another DNP on Tuesday, it becomes very likely that he will miss Thursday’s game. Also not practicing was Khalif Raymond, who was sidelined by an ankle injury. Two members of the Lions’ starting offensive line, Penei Sewell (shoulder) and Taylor Decker (shoulder) were cited as DNP today. Finally, cornerback Terrion Arnold (shoulder) was moved to injured reserve.