Dallas Cowboys vs 49ers injury report, Week 8: Wednesday, October 23

The first Dallas Cowboys injury report of Week 8 is here, with with three players missing practice and four players limited ahead of the San Francisco 49ers game.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons runs a drill during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge playing fields. Mandatory Credi. / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have returned to the practice field following the Week 7 bye. As preparations ramp up for the Week 8 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, the first official practice report has been released.

Three players did not practice, including All-Pros Micah Parsons and DaRon Bland, while four players were limited.

The third player who did not practice was Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey, but don't worry Cowboys Nation, he missed practice because of jury duty.

MORE: Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland injury updates from Jerry Jones raise doubt

Which players were limited in practice?

A full look at the Cowboys injury report for Wednesday, October 23, can be seen below.

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Dallas Cowboys Week 8 injury report: Wednesday, October 23

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland during training camp. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Player	Injury	Wednesday Participation
Brandon Aubrey, K	NIR-other (jury duty)	DNP
DaRon Bland, CB	Foot	DNP
Caelen Carson, CB	Shoulder	Full
Ryan Flournoy, WR	Ankle	Limited
Eric Kendricks, LB	Shoulder	Limited
Marist Liufau, LB	Shoulder	Full
Micah Parsons, DE	Ankle	DNP
Jordan Phillips, DT	Wrist	Full
John Stephens, TE	Knee	Limited
Nick Vigil, LB	Foot	Limited

Jerry Jones said on Tuesday that Parsons and Bland will likely be gametime decisions, so the slow start to the week of practice seems to back those claims up.

It will be interesting to see how the players continue to improve as the week of practice goes on.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and 49ers on Sunday Night Football is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, with live streaming on Peacock.

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