Dallas Cowboys' Newman says he's ready to play vs. Eagles

By TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News

IRVING – On Monday, Terence Newman said he would be able to play Sunday against Philadelphia. Coach Wade Phillips isn't ready to say that yet, but he is feeling better about the Pro Bowl cornerback's chances.

"I think he's feeling even better than he did last week at this time certainly," Phillips said, "with a lot more time before the ballgame."

Newman, who did not play in the season opener at Cleveland because of a groin injury, worked with the first team and even intercepted a pass on a deep ball Thursday.

He practiced with the scout team in preparation for the Browns. He has been listed on the injury report as having limited participation.

Newman suffered the injury July 28. Phillips did not say Newman had a setback but that "he leveled out a little bit, and now he seems to be doing better."

Last season Newman worked his way into the starting lineup after missing the first two games with a foot injury. If he doesn't start, then Adam Jones would work with the first team again.

"He was more limited last week," Phillips said of Newman. "We want him to be unlimited."