JAN 11 PACKAGES CB HARMED DURING PRACTICE Jaire Alexander, the standout cornerback for Green Bay, is said to have suffered an injury at practice on Wednesday, just days before his team’s Sunday Wild Card matchup with the Cowboys.
Alexander reportedly experienced “kind of a freak deal yesterday,” according to Packers coach Matt LaFleur. rolled an ankle after stepping on someone else’s foot, according to Rob Demovsky.
Alexander did not participate in practice on Thursday, according to LaFleur, who stated that his status is day-to-day.
A UPDATE ON JAN 10 PLAYOFF INJURY Coach Mike McCarthy of the Cowboys announced on Wednesday inside The Star that practice today will be limited for Tyler Smith (foot) and Stephon Gilmore (shoulder).
Gilmore is “making really good progress,” the coach continued, implying that Dallas can “cut him loose” on Sunday in the playoff game against the Packers after the veteran cornerback, who will be in the rehab group today, plays a light load this week.
Smith’s intention to return to the field will likewise go slowly. Zack Martin, another offensive lineman, is well and prepared to go after missing the Washington victory due to sickness.
CLEMENT FREE JAN 10 Corey Clement, a former running back for the Cowboys, was released by the Arizona Cardinals, allowing him to provide depth to a playoff club in the postseason.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network broke the news of the trade.
Pelissero said on X, “According to a source, the Cardinals are cutting veteran RB Corey Clement from the practice squad today, giving him an opportunity to join a playoff team that needs depth.”
This season, Clement played in just three games for the Cards; he is most renowned for his time spent in Philadelphia.
Despite playing primarily on special teams in all 17 of the Cowboys’ games in 2021, Clement had 33 carries for 140 yards and six receptions for 29 yards and one touchdown.
RIVERA FIRED JAN 8. For supporters of the Washington Commanders, defeating Dallas is the ultimate goal. Josh Harris, the owner, would think the same.
The Commanders dismissed head coach Ron Rivera on Monday, ending a 4-13 season in which the team had lost eight straight games. However, Rivera was probably gone anyhow.
It didn’t help that Dallas defeated us twice.
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