Ellis in uniform for Cowboys for first time since injury
Associated Press
IRVING – Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis was active for the first time since he tore his left Achilles tendon last season, but didn't start Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.
As expected, Rams running back Steven Jackson missed the game because of a partial tear of his left groin sustained in last week's loss at Tampa Bay. Brian Leonard, a second-round pick from Rutgers, took over as the starting running back.
The Cowboys were also without two of their top special teams players: Keith Davis (shoulder) and Courtney Brown (biceps).
Rookie Anthony Spencer, the Cowboys' first-round pick, remained the starter at outside linebacker even though Ellis returned. Spencer has started every game this season.
Ellis is the longest-tenured Cowboy, in his 10th season since the team drafted him eighth overall in 1998. He started 130 of 133 games before getting hurt and missing the final seven games last season, and the first three this year.
IRVING – Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis was active for the first time since he tore his left Achilles tendon last season, but didn't start Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.
As expected, Rams running back Steven Jackson missed the game because of a partial tear of his left groin sustained in last week's loss at Tampa Bay. Brian Leonard, a second-round pick from Rutgers, took over as the starting running back.
The Cowboys were also without two of their top special teams players: Keith Davis (shoulder) and Courtney Brown (biceps).
Rookie Anthony Spencer, the Cowboys' first-round pick, remained the starter at outside linebacker even though Ellis returned. Spencer has started every game this season.
Ellis is the longest-tenured Cowboy, in his 10th season since the team drafted him eighth overall in 1998. He started 130 of 133 games before getting hurt and missing the final seven games last season, and the first three this year.
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