Crayton Practices; Says He's Ready To Play Thursday

Nick Eatman - Email
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
November 26, 2007 2:08 PM

IRVING, Texas - Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton told reporters on Monday that he is "good to go" for Thursday's big game with the Packers at Texas Stadium.

Crayton missed the Thanksgiving Day game with the Jets because of a sprained left ankle he suffered just four days earlier against the Redskins.

But he returned to practice on Monday after missing both practices leading up to the Jets game.

"Patrick returned to practiced today," Phillips said on Monday. "He started out a little slow but he got better. It looks real positive for him (to play Thursday)."

Crayton said the added rest has been beneficial for the injury.

"It needed that time," Crayton said.

The Cowboys will need all of their weapons for Thursday's match-up with the Packers, who have two veteran corners in Al Harris and Charles Woodson. With Crayton out last week, the Cowboys started Sam Hurd but also used Miles Austin in the three-receiver sets. Austin recorded his first two catches of his career, totaling 30 yards.

But Crayton is more than just the second receiver. He has been the regular punt return specialist this season and even serves as the emergency third quarterback.