{"id":11613,"date":"2024-11-23T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=11613"},"modified":"2024-11-23T12:00:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T12:00:42","slug":"update-key-concern-for-cowboys-rg-zack-martin-doubtful-for-sunday-with-ankle-and-shoulder-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=11613","title":{"rendered":"UPDATE: &#8220;Key Concern for Cowboys: RG Zack Martin Doubtful for Sunday with Ankle and Shoulder Injuries&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com\/resizer\/v2\/UQU4HVQZRFGOHII34M2SLJUFX4.jpg?auth=6c9be05538fa38d037a2c3ede0991b6cf4fb67b46c1257b62b80152aa8931b2b&amp;height=553&amp;width=830&amp;smart=true&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) looks up field after making a catch during the...\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tight end Jake Ferguson won\u2019t play against Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Right guard Zack Martin is doubtful.<\/p>\n<p>Cornerback DaRon Bland is poised to make his regular-season debut.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson comes as no surprise. He remains in concussion protocol. And Martin\u2019s not much of a surprise, either. The Pro Bowl guard didn\u2019t practice all week and is dealing with injuries to both ankles and a shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Since no one listed as doubtful at this stage has played in a game for the Cowboys this season, expect T.J. Bass to take Martin\u2019s place.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cLike anything, you look at strengths,\u2019\u2019 Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said. \u201cA very good lower half-body. And smart.\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Bland has practiced three consecutive days leading up to a game for the first time this season. In fact, he carries no designation while cornerback Trevon Diggs is questionable with a groin and knee injury.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHe came out good yesterday [Thursday] and went through everything today,\u2019\u2019 McCarthy said of Bland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Diggs is one of six players listed as questionable for Dallas. The others are guard Tyler Smith (ankle\/knee), linebacker Nick Vigil (foot), swing tackle Chuma Edoga (toe), receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee).<\/p>\n<p>Edoga, Cooks and Kneeland are all on injured reserve so a corresponding move would be required to make room for them on the active roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tight end Jake Ferguson won\u2019t play against Washington. Right guard Zack Martin is doubtful. Cornerback DaRon Bland is poised to make his regular-season debut. 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