Greg Ellis returns to practice
Cornerback Terence Newman also works out for Cowboys
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
Associated Press
IRVING - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis took part in practice on a limited basis Wednesday, his first workout with the team since the opening day of training camp.
Ellis tore his left Achilles' tendon in a game in November. He came out for the opening workout of camp July 25 before he felt an unbearable pain in his surgically repaired foot and left the field.
"He was going to do whatever he could, which was limited. But it was a start," coach Wade Phillips said after the two-hour practice Wednesday. "That was a positive."
Wearing his helmet but no pads, Ellis went through some individual workouts. He seemed to be working with no problems during the portion of practice open to the media.
Starting cornerback Terence Newman, who missed the season opener and the last three preseason games because of a tear in the tissue on the base of his foot, was also back at practice. He, too, was limited, working mostly with the scout team.
"He moved around pretty well, had a nice interception," Phillips said. "He's still not completely comfortable moving in certain directions, but he wanted to get out there and see what he can do."
Phillips called their participation "very encouraging," but wasn't ready to say if Ellis and Newman might play Sunday at Miami.
The players weren't available after practice.
"I would love to be back out there for this weekend," Ellis said before practice, adding he still had some pain.
"My thing is to get it to where it's manageable. I haven't gotten to that level yet. For me to play with pain is part of the job."
Ellis is the longest-tenured Cowboy, in his 10th season since the team drafted him eighth overall in 1998. The 32-year-old Ellis started 130 of 133 games before getting hurt and missing the final seven games last season, his first after being moved from defensive end.
By STEPHEN HAWKINS
Associated Press
IRVING - Dallas Cowboys linebacker Greg Ellis took part in practice on a limited basis Wednesday, his first workout with the team since the opening day of training camp.
Ellis tore his left Achilles' tendon in a game in November. He came out for the opening workout of camp July 25 before he felt an unbearable pain in his surgically repaired foot and left the field.
"He was going to do whatever he could, which was limited. But it was a start," coach Wade Phillips said after the two-hour practice Wednesday. "That was a positive."
Wearing his helmet but no pads, Ellis went through some individual workouts. He seemed to be working with no problems during the portion of practice open to the media.
Starting cornerback Terence Newman, who missed the season opener and the last three preseason games because of a tear in the tissue on the base of his foot, was also back at practice. He, too, was limited, working mostly with the scout team.
"He moved around pretty well, had a nice interception," Phillips said. "He's still not completely comfortable moving in certain directions, but he wanted to get out there and see what he can do."
Phillips called their participation "very encouraging," but wasn't ready to say if Ellis and Newman might play Sunday at Miami.
The players weren't available after practice.
"I would love to be back out there for this weekend," Ellis said before practice, adding he still had some pain.
"My thing is to get it to where it's manageable. I haven't gotten to that level yet. For me to play with pain is part of the job."
Ellis is the longest-tenured Cowboy, in his 10th season since the team drafted him eighth overall in 1998. The 32-year-old Ellis started 130 of 133 games before getting hurt and missing the final seven games last season, his first after being moved from defensive end.
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