Cowboys expect Martin, Awuzie back vs Eagles who should have Reagor

The Dallas Cowboys still have a game to play, despite so many eyes no focusing on the exodus from the roster. With the trade of defensive end Everson Griffen and the pending departures of DT Dontari Poe and CB Daryl Worley, the Cowboys are down several players whom they planned to have fighting with them in 2020. While the season has been a disappointment exemplified by a 2-5 record, there are still games left to play and Dallas could use the return of several injured players.

Fortunately, at least for those eligible to return in 2020, it appears the time is coming. In his Wednesday press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy indicated the club is set to get All-Pro Zack Martin back for Sunday night’s battle with the first-place Philadelphia Eagles (2-4-1). Also due back, corner Chidobe Awuzie.

Awuzie’s return will be helpful in trying to defend the Eagles’ WR corps. They lost DeSean Jackson just a half into his return last week, but will be getting exciting TCU rookie Jalen Reagor back for the contest.

Martin was knocked out of Week 6’s loss against the Arizona Cardinals with a concussion and missed Week 7 against Washington. Awuzie has not played since Week 2, as a hamstring injury knocked him out. He’ll return to provide the Cowboys their full compliment of a top-four cornerback rotation finally. Worley’s snap counts increased with Awuzie’s departure which coincided with Anthony Brown missing time with a rib injury.

Now both are back to join rookie Trevon Diggs and young veteran Jourdan Lewis. The secondary play has been one of the biggest liabilities for the club all season. Awuzie has the team’s only interception in 2020.

As for Martin, he’ll return to a patchwork offensive line effort. With Tyron Smith and La’el Collins on the shelf for the year, Martin will play with Brandon Knight at left tackle, Tyler Biadasz at center and Terence Steele at right tackle. Connor Williams at left guard is the only intended starter along with Martin.

Joe Looney, who has been out with knee injury, and Sean Lee (core surgery) are working their way back into work but are longer shots to play against the Eagles.

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