Saturday, November 29, 2008

No ligament damage for DeMarcus Ware

Source: The Dallas Morning News

DALLAS - The Cowboys received some good news Friday morning when the results of the MRI exams of linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber did not reveal any structural damage.

Ware left Thursday's game with a hyperextended left knee in the third quarter. The MRI tests revealed no ligament damage, but there is a bone bruise. Ware said he expects to play in the Cowboys' next game Dec. 7 at Pittsburgh.

Ware leads the NFL with 15 sacks.

Barber departed Thursday's game with a dislocated little toe on his right foot. Barber, who didn't speak to reporters when he left Texas Stadium, doesn't have a fracture.

Team officials listed Ware and Barber as day-to-day in terms of availability to practice. The Cowboys' next practice is Monday.

Rookie Tashard Choice is the only healthy running back on the active roster. He has averaged 4.9 yards on 30 carries.

The team could call up Alonzo Coleman from the practice squad or sign another player.