Jerry Jones: Tony Romo is '100 percent'

Jul 29, 2014

The Cowboys have held five practices since training camp got underway.

Tony Romo has missed two of them. The quarterback had a brief conversation with owner Jerry Jones Tuesday afternoon while the rest of his teammates were on the field.

Is Jones concerned with Romo’s latest absence?

“No, not at all,’’ Jones said. “We feel really good. We’re really pleased with the way he’s practicing and the work he’s getting done and what he’s doing both on and off the field.

“There is nothing that in any way would concern you about his back.

“He’s 100 percent. He’s just being real smart and sensitive about coming off the back surgery."

Fantasy Impact:

The confusion started when the team said Romo would practice Tuesday afternoon, then later HC Jason Garrett announced he wouldn't. The Cowboys are coming across as not being on the same page here. Romo is ranked 14th among our QBs, and with an ADP of the 11th round, he certainly has the potential to be a huge value pick at that point in the draft. Of course, health will be a concern with him.

today

Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

1 hour ago

Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

Katherine Terrell on X

1 hour ago

Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.