Dallas Cowboys release Thursday injury report ahead of Cardinals game

The Dallas Cowboys are starting to get healthier. That’s what Thursday’s injury report appears to show, at least.

Running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard both participated in full on Thursday. That’s great news for the Cowboys, who use Elliott and Pollard as a solid one-two punch in the backfield.

Wide receiver Malik Taylor was also a full go after being limited Wednesday with a calf injury.

But it wasn’t all good news. Defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna popped up on the injury report with an illness and didn’t practice Thursday. Left tackle Tryon Smith and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence were limited once again as they deal with injuries.

Here’s the Cowboys’ full Thursday injury report.

Cowboys injury report vs. Cardinals

Did not participate: DT Quinton Bohanna (illness)

Bohanna wasn’t on the injury report Wednesday but missed Thursday with an illness. The Cowboys took him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Kentucky, and he has 10 tackles to his name this year.

Limited participation: LT Tyron Smith (ankle), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot)

Lawrence is practicing in a limited capacity for the second straight week as he deals with a foot injury. He missed some time earlier this year with the injury, but still isn’t a full participant in practice.

Smith, who was named to this year’s Pro Bowl, has been on and off the injury report this year with an ankle injury. He has a 91.7 grade, according to Pro Football Focus, making him one of the highest-graded tackles in the NFL.

Full participation: RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee), RB Tony Pollard (foot), WR Malik Turner (calf)

Having Elliott and Pollard at full strength is huge for Dallas. The two combine for 84.6% of the Cowboys’ total rushing yards — Elliott has 899 and Pollard has 710. They’ve also accounted for 12 of Dallas’ 13 rushing touchdowns, which further illustrates their importance to the running game.

Turner was limited on Wednesday but took all of his reps Thursday, which bodes well for his status for Sunday’s game against Arizona. He has 12 receptions for 149 yards and three touchdowns so far this year.

The Cowboys are 11-4 this year and put on quite a show last week against the Washington Football Team. Dallas put up 56 points against Washington in prime time on Sunday Night Football. What a way to get your 11th win.

This week, Dallas has a tough task ahead with Kyler Murray and Arizona on tap. That game is set for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.