Injured Cowboys Players Return to Training Camp: Jourdan Lewis and Terence Steele Updates

Already starting training in Oxnard this week, there are many details regarding the locker room that must be analyzed. Especially in the aspect of the injured elements. Since there are huge question marks based on starting players and what they are going to do in California.

The first of those items is cornerback Jourdan Lewis. For what would be the week 7, 2022 clash against the Detroit Lions, Lewis would pull off a huge interception. Which would help the cowboy offensive series distance itself from the Lions with a partial score of 17 to 6. However, this would come with a high price. Since the CB would end with an injury to Lisfranc that left him sidelined for the rest of the season.

JOURDAN LEWIS INTERCEPTION‼️

Hope he’s okay ???? #CowboysNation | #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/BRueCp8cyt

— Cowboys Gameday (@CowboysGameday_) October 23, 2022

Now, much was said about the possibility of even cutting Lewis for this campaign. After all, the Lone Star team has a large number of players in the cornerback staff. Along with this, the starting group is already fixed with Trevon Diggs and Stephon Gilmore. Also, DaRon Bland in his rookie season was able to fill in very well for Jourdan while he was injured at inside cornerback. And also in the conversation are Nahshon Wright and Kelvin Joseph, who are expected to finally step up in their third year as professionals.

And yes, in the economic aspect it would not look bad to release Lewis. Since the franchise would be saving a total of 4.7 million dollars. However, this is not going to happen. It is known from various sources that Lewis from the start of this training camp will be on the PUP list.

Being on the roster will give the cornerback some advantages. Among them, that the players who are in it have greater flexibility when returning. Especially at the time of preseason duels. Taking advantage of the fact that Jourdan is already a veteran of the league, the coaching staff will choose to use the youngest. And once he is 100%, add him to the group little by little.

In another order of ideas, Terence Steele will be practicing with the group. The offensive lineman would have a torn anterior cruciate ligament in week 14 of 2022 against the Texans. The recovery process for him has been more than satisfactory. So much so that he was at least able to work on the sidelines in organized activities and minicamp. All this he would do together with Tony Pollard, who will also have the green light to practice.

Cowboys RT Terence Steele had the back of his left leg rolled up on pic.twitter.com/broeQvcYfa

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 11, 2022

Certainly, many questions remain regarding Steele’s future in the franchise. On the one hand, there is talk that he will be a right tackle without problems. However, during the offseason there was talk of the possibility that he would be working as a swing tackle. And Mike McCarthy himself stated that they could try him as a guard on the left in that case.

What is certain is that by 2023 he will barely be earning 4.3 million dollars. So it is to be expected that Steele can be decisive this year. Especially since he’ll be looking for a more lucrative extension with the Cowboys. And if no agreement is reached, he will do so with another franchise.

In summary, Lewis should be working with the locker room soon and Steele will be doing it from Wednesday. Now what remains is to evaluate what both elements can contribute to the organization for this 2023. Especially Jourdan, who will not be there from the start and has great competition in his position. But for this, you have to be aware of everything that happens in Oxnard during these weeks. And of course, of the preseason clashes and the final list of players.

2023-07-26 22:11:53
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