FRISCO, Texas – A day after rookie linebacker Micah Parsons was added to the Reserve / COVID-19 roster, two more starters were added Thursday.
Offensive tackle Tyron Smith and cornerback Anthony Brown were the most recent players to enter the protocol, according to head coach Mike McCarthy, who mentioned there could be more names added to the roster.
McCarthy said the Cowboys have “several guys who are sick” but have not tested positive.
According to NFL guidelines, both Smith and Brown, along with Parsons, are expected to miss the game in Philadelphia, but they should be able to return in time to play in next week’s wild card round, which will be a game. at home that will take place on a date between January 15-17.
For this week’s game against the Eagles, Smith will likely be replaced at left tackle by Terence Steele, who has started five games this year.
Anthony Brown’s place will likely be replaced by Kelvin Joseph, who started two weeks ago in place of Jourdan Lewis.
As for the inside linebacker position, the Cowboys are expected to use a rotation of Keanu Neal and Leighton Vander Esch along with Luke Gifford.
