Thursday, December 04, 2008

Ware returns to practice, Jones at stadium topping ceremony

Associated Press - December 4, 2008 6:05 PM ET

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware returned to practice today, while running back Marion Barber missed another session.

Ware is dealing with a hyperextended knee. Barber has a dislocated pinkie toe.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, speaking at a stadium topping ceremony in Arlington, said he expects both will play Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Jones says he hopes Barber will be able to practice tomorrow.

Also, Jones says Adam "Pacman" Jones appears to be in good shape, as he gets ready for his first game following a 6-game suspension over an October scuffle at a Dallas hotel.

The player recently completed alcohol rehab.

The team owner says he expects Jones to play defense and on kick returns against the Steelers.

Former Cowboys Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin and Rayfield Wright were on hand as a crane lifted a five-foot-long section of a piece of what will be the stadium roof.

The more than $$1 billion venue, with a retractable roof, will be used by the Cowboys during the 2009 season.