Jerry Jones addressed the Cowboys' injury situation and the season opener. He was lamenting a season-ending hip injury to running back Malik Davis. Malik Davis will have surgery and will be placed on injured reserve. The club's reaction was to sign Israel Abanikanda from the practice squad.
Jones shared an optimistic view on Tyler Smith returning early from injury. In the build-up against the Giants, Jones said he would settle for a one-point win. He added excitement at discovering what the team is made of.