Jerry Jones addressed the Cowboys' injury situation and the first fixture. He was mourning a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis is set for an operation and will go on injured reserve. The front office's answer was to sign Israel Abanikanda out of the practice squad.
Jones gave an optimistic view on Tyler Smith coming back ahead of schedule. Before the game against the Giants, Jones wanted a one-point win. He mentioned excitement at discovering what the team is made of.