Jerry Jones has spoken about the Cowboys' injury update and the season opener. He was mourning a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis will have surgery and will move to injured reserve. The team's response was to sign Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad.
Jones shared an optimistic view on Tyler Smith coming back ahead of schedule. In the build-up against the Giants, Jones said he would settle for a one-point win. He mentioned excitement at discovering what the team is made of.