Jerry Jones has spoken about the Cowboys' injury news and the first fixture. He was lamenting a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis needs a procedure and will move to injured reserve. The team's response was to sign Israel Abanikanda off the practice squad.
Jones gave an optimistic view on Tyler Smith coming back ahead of schedule. Ahead of the match against the Giants, Jones wanted a one-point win. He added excitement at discovering what the team is made of.